Underwriter - Miscellaneous Errors & Omissions

Job Type:

Permanent

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox

The 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 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 Miscellaneous Errors & Omissions product line

• 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

• 1+ years underwriting experience in Miscellaneous Errors & Omissions 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 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 Overview

$66,000.00 - $92,000.00

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