Underwriter, Terrorism, Fine Art & Special Risk - Latin America

Underwriter, Terrorism, Fine Art & Special Risk - Latin America

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms:
Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world. Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business.

We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.

We’re looking for an Underwriter, Terrorism, Fine Art & Special Risk - Latin America based in Miami, and reporting to the SVP Underwriting Manager, Terrorism, Fine Art & Special Risk. This role will efficiently and profitably manage a diverse portfolio of business in Latin America and presents an excellent opportunity to develop technical underwriting skills within a specialist portfolio. While we prefer to base the position in Miami, we will consider a remote working location for appropriately qualified candidates.

Hamilton International is our multi-platform, specialty insurer operating primarily through a Lloyd’s Syndicate and Dublin operating company with a managing general agency in the US. We will only consider applicants eligible to work in the United States.

• Support the overall profitability and growth of the Terrorism, Fine Art & Special Risk lines of business
• Contribute to the development and execution of the underwriting strategy
• Build knowledge of the classes of business and all processes and systems involved
• Understand and comply with operational processes and procedures
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry to in-house submission recording and bound platforms, underwriting systems & pricing model
• Prepare, review, and process premium bookings for bound business
• Reconcile account premiums with monthly bordereaux
• Service account needs
• Liaise with the operations team for credit control and premium reconciliation purposes
• Maintain data storage, KPIs, claims and account records
• Produce ad hoc reports and presentations when required
• Champion operational best practice, identifying opportunities for improvements in process, service, quality, and time taken to complete tasks
• Any other tasks assigned by manager and deemed within the responsibilities of the role

• Essential previous experience in a similar role, preferably 5 years or more in Property, Marine and/or Personal lines of business
• Prior experience in either broking and/or underwriting roles in Latin America, Miami or London markets
• Fluent in both Spanish and English language
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (predominantly Excel, but also Outlook, and Word)
• Experience and comfort with high volume data entry
• Numerical aptitude & sharp attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and an ability to express ideas clearly, including good writing skills
• Collaborative spirit, able to develop effective working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to follow instructions and abide by standard operating procedures
• Open, innovative, and inclusive mindset
• Able to determine priorities and effectively schedule your time

At Hamilton, we offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace shaped by our values:
Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More. Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work — a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we’ve built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.

Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, to include:

• Hybrid working
• Matching 401K plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Generous time off (including parental leave)
• Continued support for professional development
• Gym subsidy
• My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Finance and Sales

Insurance