Senior Underwriter, Regional Lead - Hiscox Underwriting Center

Job Type:

Permanent

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Senior Underwriter, Regional Lead – Hiscox Underwriting Center

Role Description:

This role leads a team of Underwriters and manages relationships with regional brokers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrites, prices and negotiates accounts consistent with the quality of the risk and according to the company’s strategies and guidelines for the product lines.

• Identifies underperforming brokers and renewal books & engages team + key stakeholders to drive improvements.

• Build collaborative relationships with Underwriters across the US offices.

• Achieves production targets and underwrites business profitably.

• Functions as an escalation point for both personnel and underwriting-related concerns and provides day-to-day coaching and development to team members.

Technical Requirements:

• Expertise in leading, motivating and developing a team of Underwriters to achieve business results.

• In depth knowledge of underwriting policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Advanced risk assessment, business needs assessment, and pricing knowledge.

• Basic knowledge of broker performance variables and ability to respond effectively.

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Key Competencies:

• Decision Quality

• Drives Results

• Courage

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance) 

• 401(k) with competitive company matching 

• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)  

• Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage 

• 24 Paid time off days, plus 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days 

• Paid parental leave 

• 4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service 

• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs 

• Annual reimbursement of up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program 

• Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing 

• Recipient of 2021 Cigna’s Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program 

• Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture 

• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks 

• Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

**Please note that this position is hybrid and requires two (2) days in office weekly**

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