Here's what you'll be doing: Over the last 18 years we've established a core book of business, but we know we have more to give, and this is where you come in. You'll be driving our growth by using data and your knowledge to identify new areas of opportunity, and you'll have the ability to try new things quickly. Reporting into Sean (Managing Director - MGA), whose management approach is to start with trust from day one, leaving people to perform at their best, and offering support and feedback when you need it. As our Head of Underwriting, you'll: continue the profitable growth on the Managing General Agent (MGA) through market leading risk selection and pricing capabilities develop, and inspire a team of underwriters develop new revenue through new products and distribution opportunities manage our relationships with capacity providers and reinsurance partners monitor, manage, and draw insights from our claims data to improve our product development and performance maintain correct governance of the MGA and adhere to governance frameworks actively contribute to company social, environmental and DEI goals We're looking for someone who is: an insurance expert that can demonstrate their intimate knowledge of the industry, in particular the UK SME insurance market and underwriting principles an inspirational leader who knows how to motivate underwriting teams able to show excellent quantitative and analytical skills highly-motivated and enjoys working collaboratively able to effectively interact and influence at all levels (We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.) This role is regulated by the FCA and it will have specific responsibilities under those regulations. We'll explain these to you as part of the hiring process. You'll be performing Senior Management Functions under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR), this means you'll also be subject to enhanced check and referencing in accordance with the FCA's guidelines. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. Ready for your career defining moment? Apply today. About Simply Business We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 900,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords, and more than 1,000 other trades. We're as much a technology company as one that sells insurance. We build, we fail, we learn, we improve. We're a B Corp too, which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Why not check out our advert on YouTube: Simply Business TV advert 2022: You name it. We insure it. What are the benefits? We support every team member to balance work and life effectively. • remote working - you can balance working remotely and connecting with colleagues in the office • mental health and wellbeing resources - access to counselling and technology to support your mental health • flexible parental leave - we pay six months full pay to the primary caregiver, and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver • paid sabbatical - two weeks off when you've been here five years and four weeks off when you've been here 10, 15 and 20 years • a dedicated learning platform - the platform lets you balance both work and life goals (including management and leadership programme) • life event leave - an extra day of leave every two years for whatever you want: moving house, welcoming a new pet, or your birthday We also make sure you're compensated fairly. • competitive salary - based upon your experience and the market we're in from day one • annual bonus - the potential to earn a bonus based on business performance • pension - we match what you put into your pension up to five percent • health cash plan - we reimburse your everyday medical expenses • holiday entitlement - 25 days leave, plus bank holidays (you can also use your flexible benefits to get up to five days more!) • life assurance - four times your basic salary • flexible benefits scheme - an allocated allowance to use each year on things like private medical insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, up to five days extra holiday, and gym membership. Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Here's what you'll be doing: Over the last 18 years we've established a core book of business, but we know we have more to give, and this is where you come in. You'll be driving our growth by using data and your knowledge to identify new areas of opportunity, and you'll have the ability to try new things quickly. Reporting into Sean (Managing Director - MGA), whose management approach is to start with trust from day one, leaving people to perform at their best, and offering support and feedback when you need it. As our Head of Underwriting, you'll: continue the profitable growth on the Managing General Agent (MGA) through market leading risk selection and pricing capabilities develop, and inspire a team of underwriters develop new revenue through new products and distribution opportunities manage our relationships with capacity providers and reinsurance partners monitor, manage, and draw insights from our claims data to improve our product development and performance maintain correct governance of the MGA and adhere to governance frameworks actively contribute to company social, environmental and DEI goals We're looking for someone who is: an insurance expert that can demonstrate their intimate knowledge of the industry, in particular the UK SME insurance market and underwriting principles an inspirational leader who knows how to motivate underwriting teams able to show excellent quantitative and analytical skills highly-motivated and enjoys working collaboratively able to effectively interact and influence at all levels (We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.) This role is regulated by the FCA and it will have specific responsibilities under those regulations. We'll explain these to you as part of the hiring process. You'll be performing Senior Management Functions under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR), this means you'll also be subject to enhanced check and referencing in accordance with the FCA's guidelines. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. Ready for your career defining moment? Apply today. About Simply Business We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 900,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords, and more than 1,000 other trades. We're as much a technology company as one that sells insurance. We build, we fail, we learn, we improve. We're a B Corp too, which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Why not check out our advert on YouTube: Simply Business TV advert 2022: You name it. We insure it. What are the benefits? We support every team member to balance work and life effectively. • remote working - you can balance working remotely and connecting with colleagues in the office • mental health and wellbeing resources - access to counselling and technology to support your mental health • flexible parental leave - we pay six months full pay to the primary caregiver, and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver • paid sabbatical - two weeks off when you've been here five years and four weeks off when you've been here 10, 15 and 20 years • a dedicated learning platform - the platform lets you balance both work and life goals (including management and leadership programme) • life event leave - an extra day of leave every two years for whatever you want: moving house, welcoming a new pet, or your birthday We also make sure you're compensated fairly. • competitive salary - based upon your experience and the market we're in from day one • annual bonus - the potential to earn a bonus based on business performance • pension - we match what you put into your pension up to five percent • health cash plan - we reimburse your everyday medical expenses • holiday entitlement - 25 days leave, plus bank holidays (you can also use your flexible benefits to get up to five days more!) • life assurance - four times your basic salary • flexible benefits scheme - an allocated allowance to use each year on things like private medical insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, up to five days extra holiday, and gym membership. Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today.
The Role: Senior Account Handler - Wholesale The Senior Account Handler will work within a team compromising of Account Executives, Account Manager, Senior Account Handlers, Account Handlers and Trainee Handlers. Responsibilities: To support the Account Executives in maintaining positive Client relationships Support the Account Manager in the development and training needs of Account Handlers/Trainees in their understanding of the placement setup Support/deputise for the Account Manager in coordinating resources across the team, to provide the best support service to the Account Executives. Attends and contributes to internal Technical Meetings Looks at ways to add to the skills and knowledge pool of the Team and to improve the Teams procedures and standards To provide accurate and effective support to the Execs and the Team Assist with the development of new business and the existing portfolio of agents Contribute to the analysis of Client data for presentation to Insurers Monitor the progress of the placements, so as to ensure compliance with Group and FCA procedures, regulations and requirements Liaise with agents and prepare/populate MRC with appropriate information Prepare MRC and supporting documentation in accordance with templates and MRC requirements using Websure Ensure accurate completion of Websure data fields Oversee and approve client documentation prior to obtaining authorised signatories Complete internal processes in order to obtain Evidence of Cover documentation for signature and invoices Oversee and approve client documentation Undertake Account Handling responsibilities and liaison with agents as may be required Explanation of the scope of cover and the terms and conditions of the policy to agents as appropriate Negotiate and liaise with Underwriters in placing risks as required Maintain a high level of Client Service generally and foster / maintain good relationships Experience: 3 years Wholesale P&C experience Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Very generous maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
May 12, 2024
Full time
The Role: Senior Account Handler - Wholesale The Senior Account Handler will work within a team compromising of Account Executives, Account Manager, Senior Account Handlers, Account Handlers and Trainee Handlers. Responsibilities: To support the Account Executives in maintaining positive Client relationships Support the Account Manager in the development and training needs of Account Handlers/Trainees in their understanding of the placement setup Support/deputise for the Account Manager in coordinating resources across the team, to provide the best support service to the Account Executives. Attends and contributes to internal Technical Meetings Looks at ways to add to the skills and knowledge pool of the Team and to improve the Teams procedures and standards To provide accurate and effective support to the Execs and the Team Assist with the development of new business and the existing portfolio of agents Contribute to the analysis of Client data for presentation to Insurers Monitor the progress of the placements, so as to ensure compliance with Group and FCA procedures, regulations and requirements Liaise with agents and prepare/populate MRC with appropriate information Prepare MRC and supporting documentation in accordance with templates and MRC requirements using Websure Ensure accurate completion of Websure data fields Oversee and approve client documentation prior to obtaining authorised signatories Complete internal processes in order to obtain Evidence of Cover documentation for signature and invoices Oversee and approve client documentation Undertake Account Handling responsibilities and liaison with agents as may be required Explanation of the scope of cover and the terms and conditions of the policy to agents as appropriate Negotiate and liaise with Underwriters in placing risks as required Maintain a high level of Client Service generally and foster / maintain good relationships Experience: 3 years Wholesale P&C experience Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Very generous maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
Job Title: IP Lending Broking Leader Aon Role Level: ARL4 Location: London Context: As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering unique and effective solutions within our innovative and niche Digital M&A and Intellectual Property Solutions group in London. You will be responsible for leading our broking strategy with respect to insurance-enhanced IP lending transactions. As the IP Lending Broking Leader, you will report directly to the Head of for IP Solutions EMEA. Aon's Intellectual Property Solutions team is part of our New Ventures Group (NVG), which accelerates innovation on behalf of clients and expands Aon's addressable market. NVG brings the power of Aon's enterprise skills, assets, and relationships to rapidly scale Aon's most significant growth stage opportunities. As an IP Solutions Team member, you will be a key part of this process. Purpose of Role: • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the capital markets • Build and maintain a network of COI's via alternative lenders, venture capital/private equity firms, investment bankers, law firms and broker dealers • Help design and implement a strategy to position Aon as the leading authority on IP-based lending transactions • Work with colleagues across EMEA to enable introductions of our IP lending capabilities in multiple markets • Actively pursue opportunities for Aon to introduce IP-based capital solutions to companies seeking capital and those looking to deploy it • Retain and grow assigned clients/prospects • Demonstrate the ability to drive opportunities where insurance improves or enables a capital solution • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the Intellectual Property insurance marketplace, products and services, developing productive business relationships with key insurance underwriters • Facilitate the compilation of submission information in conjunction with appropriate external client contacts and internal Aon clients • Provide broking status and continuous support and service to clients during entire broking process and entire period of engagement by client (this is a continuous process) • Establish understanding of claims administration process and utilize the claims and legal advocacy group for claim administration and counsel as per established protocols and as directed by senior team members • Identify and cross-sell of Digital M&A and Intellectual Property service opportunities • Drive utilization of all available technology throughout broking process and client service process • Demonstrate remarkable skill with all elements of client communications, including presentations and technical writing • Utilize and teach effective negotiation skills • Understand the causes of E&O and avoid and adopt practices to reduce exposure • Replicate effective products/solutions and develop broking opportunities • Proactively provide constructive feedback to colleagues on standard methodologies and opportunities to improve our services Future opportunities: The growth of Aon's Intellectual Property Solutions will create opportunities for career progression with the potential to move into leaderships roles, either within Infrastructure or the wider team. More broadly as a global organisation Aon offers significant career opportunities for its high performing talent both domestically and internationally. Skills & knowledge (Task competencies) • 5+ years of selling into the capital markets; or 10+ years of M&A, financial lines or Intellectual Property insurance broking experience. • Experience with brokering, design and product launch for complex insurance placements for commercial IP Solutions. • Mentor junior colleagues. • Validated ability to get results at an individual and team level • Ability and willingness to drive leads and opportunities through the sales funnel • Ability to communicate at the C-Suite level • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Strong negotiation skills • Ability to build relationships Experience • Capital Markets experience • Commercial Sales experience • Intellectual Property knowledge • Management/leadership experience
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Job Title: IP Lending Broking Leader Aon Role Level: ARL4 Location: London Context: As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering unique and effective solutions within our innovative and niche Digital M&A and Intellectual Property Solutions group in London. You will be responsible for leading our broking strategy with respect to insurance-enhanced IP lending transactions. As the IP Lending Broking Leader, you will report directly to the Head of for IP Solutions EMEA. Aon's Intellectual Property Solutions team is part of our New Ventures Group (NVG), which accelerates innovation on behalf of clients and expands Aon's addressable market. NVG brings the power of Aon's enterprise skills, assets, and relationships to rapidly scale Aon's most significant growth stage opportunities. As an IP Solutions Team member, you will be a key part of this process. Purpose of Role: • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the capital markets • Build and maintain a network of COI's via alternative lenders, venture capital/private equity firms, investment bankers, law firms and broker dealers • Help design and implement a strategy to position Aon as the leading authority on IP-based lending transactions • Work with colleagues across EMEA to enable introductions of our IP lending capabilities in multiple markets • Actively pursue opportunities for Aon to introduce IP-based capital solutions to companies seeking capital and those looking to deploy it • Retain and grow assigned clients/prospects • Demonstrate the ability to drive opportunities where insurance improves or enables a capital solution • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the Intellectual Property insurance marketplace, products and services, developing productive business relationships with key insurance underwriters • Facilitate the compilation of submission information in conjunction with appropriate external client contacts and internal Aon clients • Provide broking status and continuous support and service to clients during entire broking process and entire period of engagement by client (this is a continuous process) • Establish understanding of claims administration process and utilize the claims and legal advocacy group for claim administration and counsel as per established protocols and as directed by senior team members • Identify and cross-sell of Digital M&A and Intellectual Property service opportunities • Drive utilization of all available technology throughout broking process and client service process • Demonstrate remarkable skill with all elements of client communications, including presentations and technical writing • Utilize and teach effective negotiation skills • Understand the causes of E&O and avoid and adopt practices to reduce exposure • Replicate effective products/solutions and develop broking opportunities • Proactively provide constructive feedback to colleagues on standard methodologies and opportunities to improve our services Future opportunities: The growth of Aon's Intellectual Property Solutions will create opportunities for career progression with the potential to move into leaderships roles, either within Infrastructure or the wider team. More broadly as a global organisation Aon offers significant career opportunities for its high performing talent both domestically and internationally. Skills & knowledge (Task competencies) • 5+ years of selling into the capital markets; or 10+ years of M&A, financial lines or Intellectual Property insurance broking experience. • Experience with brokering, design and product launch for complex insurance placements for commercial IP Solutions. • Mentor junior colleagues. • Validated ability to get results at an individual and team level • Ability and willingness to drive leads and opportunities through the sales funnel • Ability to communicate at the C-Suite level • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Strong negotiation skills • Ability to build relationships Experience • Capital Markets experience • Commercial Sales experience • Intellectual Property knowledge • Management/leadership experience
Job Title/Location: Programme Manager (12 month FTC), WFH Salary: £65,000 - £75,000, end of FTC bonus 30%-35% + pension contribution to 13% WFH: Largely WFH, occasional meetings in the South-East Requirements: A Programme Manager with experience of independently delivering projects and making presentations to senior level execs/committee's/boards etc Role Snapshot: Run a change programme to implement change for a Bermuda entity to comply with new legislation. Large-scale corporate structure projects, lots of analysis, dealing with colleagues in Luxembourg, Dublin and Bermuda The Company/Team: This is a major, well established Financial Services company, known in the industry for developing people. They have been expanding impressively over the last 2 years, both growing established teams whilst also developing new teams/functions and income streams. The team formulates solutions to complex business problems which may involve organisational changes, branding changes, technology and operational changes. The Role: The role involves establishing the 'to be' state for company culture using a variety of internal inputs and external perspectives. You will carry out an analysis of the 'as-is' state of the organisational culture, assessing these against company values & behaviours, determining where gaps exist whilst targeting concrete actions and goals that will deliver the 'desired state'. Key responsibilities include delivering cultural review activities, coordinating a dynamic cross functional group of contributors and external suppliers and effective management of the cultural review including steercos, working groups, KPIs and reporting. You will analyse data to drive meaningful conclusions and action plans as well as produce and deliver compelling presentations and other communications. Experience/Skills Required: For the Programme Manager role, our client requires a strong programme management background, someone who has independently delivered projects in the past and has presented to senior level execs/boards/committee's etc. Additional Information: The salary for this Programme Manager role is £65,000 - £75,000 with an end of contract bonus of 30% - 35% and company pension contribution to 13%. There is an excellent benefits package, WFH flexibility and great opportunities to develop further. The Programme Manager position is one of a number of vacancies we are handling. ARC is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment and the Consultant handling this role has over 25 years of experience in this field. Areas of expertise include IFA Administration, compliance, customer services, pensions admin/technical roles, mortgage administration, paraplanners, marketing, underwriters and IT related roles. Check the website and feel free to call Darren Snell at any time.
Feb 25, 2022
Contractor
Job Title/Location: Programme Manager (12 month FTC), WFH Salary: £65,000 - £75,000, end of FTC bonus 30%-35% + pension contribution to 13% WFH: Largely WFH, occasional meetings in the South-East Requirements: A Programme Manager with experience of independently delivering projects and making presentations to senior level execs/committee's/boards etc Role Snapshot: Run a change programme to implement change for a Bermuda entity to comply with new legislation. Large-scale corporate structure projects, lots of analysis, dealing with colleagues in Luxembourg, Dublin and Bermuda The Company/Team: This is a major, well established Financial Services company, known in the industry for developing people. They have been expanding impressively over the last 2 years, both growing established teams whilst also developing new teams/functions and income streams. The team formulates solutions to complex business problems which may involve organisational changes, branding changes, technology and operational changes. The Role: The role involves establishing the 'to be' state for company culture using a variety of internal inputs and external perspectives. You will carry out an analysis of the 'as-is' state of the organisational culture, assessing these against company values & behaviours, determining where gaps exist whilst targeting concrete actions and goals that will deliver the 'desired state'. Key responsibilities include delivering cultural review activities, coordinating a dynamic cross functional group of contributors and external suppliers and effective management of the cultural review including steercos, working groups, KPIs and reporting. You will analyse data to drive meaningful conclusions and action plans as well as produce and deliver compelling presentations and other communications. Experience/Skills Required: For the Programme Manager role, our client requires a strong programme management background, someone who has independently delivered projects in the past and has presented to senior level execs/boards/committee's etc. Additional Information: The salary for this Programme Manager role is £65,000 - £75,000 with an end of contract bonus of 30% - 35% and company pension contribution to 13%. There is an excellent benefits package, WFH flexibility and great opportunities to develop further. The Programme Manager position is one of a number of vacancies we are handling. ARC is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment and the Consultant handling this role has over 25 years of experience in this field. Areas of expertise include IFA Administration, compliance, customer services, pensions admin/technical roles, mortgage administration, paraplanners, marketing, underwriters and IT related roles. Check the website and feel free to call Darren Snell at any time.
Graduate/Trainee Development Underwriter Location - Maidenhead About Hiscox UK Hiscox UK is a leading brand in the insurance market, recognised as setting the standards others try to emulate. We consistently deliver strong growth and exceptional returns, recruiting only the very best and empowering them to deliver. We are known for insuring the homes of the rich and famous through to the most innovative technology companies. Our customers are diverse and unique and are only united by our ability to provide specialist insurance tailored to their needs. The role: Hiscox has an established reputation underwriting professional indemnity, cyber and property and casualty business in addition to other core products such as management liability. We have grown a substantial book of business to date. You will responsible for driving the profitable growth of a panel of brokers within Yorkshire, Humber & North East by engaging them panel both in person and virtually. You will deliver complex underwriting solutions for their Clients and be the face of Hiscox for your panel. You will join an established team with the remit of developing and underwriting larger and more complex business within the Hiscox Retail portfolio. What you'll be doing: We want to work with an energetic and driven person with a broad knowledge of the Yorkshire insurance market and either professional indemnity or property casualty insurance. This role will offer a fantastic platform for someone looking for their next role to progress their career to a Senior Underwriter position. Working towards becoming a underwriter within your region by your brokers by dealing with new business quotes and key renewals Account managing a panel of brokers through joint business planning and delivering mutual objectives. Developing close, effective relationships with brokers to develop new opportunities across open market business and schemes to contribute to your personal and your Broker Panel new business target Underwriting larger, more complex cases consistently and profitably Leading and setting and execution of the local underwriting strategy for your specialist area in conjunction with the Branch Manager and Regional Underwriting Manager Influencing underwriting management to support your Panel Brokers on the right business Conducting underwriting and sales visits to clients, Panel Brokers and prospects Ensure that the target retention rate for your Broker Panel is achieved, handling some cases yourself Increasing submission & conversion numbers through large client prospecting Our must-haves Desire to gain professional qualifications within the insurance industry Excellent relationship management and sales skills Previous experience within the insurance industry would be great to see or alternatively financial services Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox AtHiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we're committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success. We also understand that working life doesn't always have to be 'nine to five' and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role. #LI-AY1
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Graduate/Trainee Development Underwriter Location - Maidenhead About Hiscox UK Hiscox UK is a leading brand in the insurance market, recognised as setting the standards others try to emulate. We consistently deliver strong growth and exceptional returns, recruiting only the very best and empowering them to deliver. We are known for insuring the homes of the rich and famous through to the most innovative technology companies. Our customers are diverse and unique and are only united by our ability to provide specialist insurance tailored to their needs. The role: Hiscox has an established reputation underwriting professional indemnity, cyber and property and casualty business in addition to other core products such as management liability. We have grown a substantial book of business to date. You will responsible for driving the profitable growth of a panel of brokers within Yorkshire, Humber & North East by engaging them panel both in person and virtually. You will deliver complex underwriting solutions for their Clients and be the face of Hiscox for your panel. You will join an established team with the remit of developing and underwriting larger and more complex business within the Hiscox Retail portfolio. What you'll be doing: We want to work with an energetic and driven person with a broad knowledge of the Yorkshire insurance market and either professional indemnity or property casualty insurance. This role will offer a fantastic platform for someone looking for their next role to progress their career to a Senior Underwriter position. Working towards becoming a underwriter within your region by your brokers by dealing with new business quotes and key renewals Account managing a panel of brokers through joint business planning and delivering mutual objectives. Developing close, effective relationships with brokers to develop new opportunities across open market business and schemes to contribute to your personal and your Broker Panel new business target Underwriting larger, more complex cases consistently and profitably Leading and setting and execution of the local underwriting strategy for your specialist area in conjunction with the Branch Manager and Regional Underwriting Manager Influencing underwriting management to support your Panel Brokers on the right business Conducting underwriting and sales visits to clients, Panel Brokers and prospects Ensure that the target retention rate for your Broker Panel is achieved, handling some cases yourself Increasing submission & conversion numbers through large client prospecting Our must-haves Desire to gain professional qualifications within the insurance industry Excellent relationship management and sales skills Previous experience within the insurance industry would be great to see or alternatively financial services Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox AtHiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we're committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success. We also understand that working life doesn't always have to be 'nine to five' and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role. #LI-AY1