Senior Underwriter, Professional Risks

Job Type: Permanent

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox Drive growth with an ambitious team of A&E Underwriters at Hiscox Position:
Sr. Underwriter Reporting to:
Regional Manager – A&E

Location:

New York, Boston, Hartford, Atlanta

Hiscox USA is currently searching for a dynamic, engaging and solutions-oriented Sr. Underwriter to drive new professional liability business and complex renewal business within the A&E sector in the East Coast region. This position provides a unique opportunity for a professional liability generalist or an A&E/contractor specialist to join a fast paced, dynamic team to write policies tailored to the specific requirements of the A&E sector.

Lines of business include commercial general liability, professional liability (E&O) and cross-sold Cyber from time to time. In addition to insuring architects and engineers, we also specialize in contractors (interior & exterior), real estate developers, construction managers, land surveyors, draftsman, and more! Risks vary greatly in size and complexity (from start-ups to large, multinational entities). We provide an entrepreneurial climate that values and rewards thoughtful risk taking, excellence in execution and ownership in body of work.

• Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of the risk and according to the company’s strategy and guidelines for the product lines:
• Develop new broker relationships and increase depth of existing broker relationships throughout the East Coast region to drive production
• Engage with the national A&E team to learn and teach collaboratively
• Maintain excellent customer service standards
• Mentor & train junior A&E teammates locally and nationally
• Spearhead in office quoting days with top broker partners
• Monitor product results and develop ideas to increase productivity and profitability
• Consistently exceed minimum quote output numbers established by A&E manager
• At times, regional travel required including industry events and broker visits

• 5+ years of experience in contractors, real estate developers and design professional E&O coverage; experience preferred
• Customer-centric mind-set and passionate about the power of superior customer service and offerings
• Strong understanding of sales principles, presentation, negotiation skills and demonstrate a competitive drive
• Team-oriented, ability to collaborate and desire to share information across divisions and teams to further the overall goals of the company
• Proven track record of understanding and delivering meaningful underwriting profit
• Outgoing, driven, high attention to detail and results focused mentality
• The ability to identify business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment
• Innate service focus which enables one to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external customers and partners
• B.A./B.S degree is preferred
• Willingness to develop business, with travel throughout the East Coast up to 25%, required

• Courage:
  Dare to take a risk
• Ownership:
  Passionate, commercial and accountable
• Integrity:
  Do the right thing, however hard
• Connected:
  Together, build something better
• Human:
  Clear, fair and inclusive

• 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, 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days
• Pai…