Senior Underwriter - Professional Risks

Hiscox USA
US - California - Los Angeles
January 4, 2025

Job Type:
Permanent

Build a brilliant future with HiscoxRole: Senior Underwriter - Architects & EngineersLocation: Los Angeles, CA or Chicago, ILThe Role:

Hiscox has an established competitive suite of Professional Liability solutions and a strong reputation in the market. We have a highly collaborative culture where you'll make friends and laugh and work hard. We supply the resources, and you're expected to use them to find a way to write profitable business in a competitive environment. This is not a status quo P&C underwriting environment where the few carry the many. Here you'll use your common sense, positive attitude and ambition to place good risks, create a pipeline of business and be a "go-to" resource for Architects & Engineers, Contractors Professional, and Real Estate Developers expertise for wholesale brokers throughout the region.

What You'll Be Doing:

Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of the risk and according to the company's strategies and guidelines for the Architects & Engineers product line: ***/brokers/architects-engineers
Develop new relationships and maintain existing relationships with wholesale brokers throughout the Midwest Region
Maintain excellent customer service standards
Work with operations, claims, finance and marketing to help build or enhance products and contribute to the financial performance of the business unit
Become part of a dynamic team striving for excellence with great career advancement possibilities
When permitted, dedicate 10-20% of time to regional travel for broker visits and industry events

Requirements:

5+ years' underwriting experience in Architects & Engineers is preferred
Strong relationships with wholesale brokers in the Midwest Region preferred, but not required
B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited College or University
Outgoing, driven, high attention to detail and results focused mentality
The ability to identify creative solutions for our partners and push new business production on small, mid-market and national sized risks

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 plus 1 paid floating holiday, 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: 100-120k*Please note that this position is hybrid and requires two (2) days in our office weekly*#LI-RM1

Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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