Senior Development Underwriter - Medical Malpractice

Hiscox; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Development Underwriter in Medical Malpractice to join their team in London. This role involves underwriting, developing client relationships, and contributing to profitable growth in the Allied Healthcare sector. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and ACII qualification. The position promotes a hybrid working environment, emphasizing work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working up to 2 days a week

Promotes work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum five years relevant Medical Malpractice underwriting or broking experience.
• Drive, motivation, and results-oriented attitude.
• Team player, outgoing, confident.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite consistently and profitably.
• Develop effective relationships with brokers.
• Negotiate with internal and external parties.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

ACII qualification

Degree qualified or minimum 2 A levels at grade C or above

Job description

Job Title: Senior Development Underwriter - Medical Malpractice, London

Client:

Hiscox

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5d73e381532b

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Type: Permanent

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox

The Team:

The Med Mal underwriting team is based across our York, London, and Colchester offices. They are responsible for driving profitable growth across Hiscox UK in the Allied Healthcare sector, supporting brokers and expanding the medical malpractice book.

The Role:

This role involves joining our specialist Med Mal underwriting team to develop and expand underwriting scope, working with a diverse team, and developing individuals' knowledge in new areas. The role includes UK-based travel, developing new opportunities, and servicing existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite consistently and profitably.
• Develop effective relationships with brokers.
• Negotiate with internal and external parties.
• Maintain and develop customer relations.
• Visit broker partners and write their business.
• Challenge non-standard underwriting decisions within TUG, referring to managers when needed.
• Identify and improve non-performing broker accounts.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum five years relevant Medical Malpractice underwriting or broking experience.
• ACII qualification or progress towards it.
• Drive, motivation, and results-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Team player, outgoing, confident.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and make logical decisions.
• Degree qualified or minimum 2 A levels at grade C or above (preferred but not mandatory).

Diversity and Hybrid Working:

Hiscox values diversity and inclusion, offering hybrid working up to 2 days a week in London, York, or Colchester offices, promoting work-life balance with flexibility and independence.