Senior Underwriter, Regional Lead - Underwriting Solutions Team

Job Type:
Permanent
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Senior Underwriter, Regional Lead - Underwriting Solutions Team
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.
Builds 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 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:

$105,000 - $130,000
• Please note that this position is hybrid and requires two (2) days in our Atlanta office (Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area) weekly*
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