Lead Senior Schemes Underwriter | Growth & Strategy

Hiscox; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Contributory pension

25 days annual leave plus 2 HiscoxDays

4 week paid sabbatical after 5 years'·

Private medical for the family

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Hiscox UK is seeking an experienced professional to lead underwriting for Schemes, including Delegated Authorities and MGA solutions. You will shape strategy, assess exposures, and drive profitable growth with senior leadership. A strong ACII or progression is preferred.

You will mentor junior colleagues and manage key broker relationships while contributing to the sector’s 2030 ambitions and portfolio governance.

Qualifications

• Significant underwriting and analytical experience.
• ACII qualification or progression towards.
• Ability to make confident decisions in difficult and complex situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.
• Results driven with initiative.
• Ability to influence at all levels internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the underwriting components of New Schemes and existing scheme projects, including assessment of financial modelling, exposures, wording and guides.
• Act as a senior referral point for more complex case underwriting.
• Work with the Schemes Leadership Team to deliver profitable growth plans for the sector.
• Stay abreast of risks and exposures to maintain Hiscox market-leading position.
• Develop new products and propositions with the Sector lead to maximise portfolio opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Shape and drive the underwriting strategy and portfolio to meet 2030 ambitions.
• Take ownership of underwriting relationships with key broker partners.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Analytical skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Mentoring

Education

ACII qualification or progression towards

Job description

Hiscox UK is seeking an experienced professional to lead underwriting for Schemes, including Delegated Authorities and MGA solutions. You will shape strategy, assess exposures, and drive profitable growth with senior leadership. A strong ACII or progression is preferred.

You will mentor junior colleagues and manage key broker relationships while contributing to the sector’s 2030 ambitions and portfolio governance.