Underwriter - Professional Risks

Tokio Marine HCC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokio Marine HCC is seeking an Underwriter – Professional Indemnity in City of London. The role focuses on renewals, new risks, and broker relationships within a hybrid work model (minimum 4 days in the office).

With at least 3 years PI underwriting experience, you will handle referrals, policy documents, and broker development while contributing to SME growth and collaborating with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 A levels at Grade C or above.
• 3+ years of PI underwriting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills including Word and Excel.
• Strong negotiation and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to brokers/clients on all classes underwritten.
• Underwrite risks within authority and refer beyond authority.
• Handle referrals and queries in a timely manner.
• Monitor broker accounts and performance within the team.
• Produce policy documents and handle accounts queries.

Skills

PI underwriting

Broker development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Time management

IT literacy

Word

Excel

Education

A levels

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Underwriter – Professional IndemnityLocation : City of LondonPosition Type: Permanent, 35 hours per weekHybrid : Minimum of 4 days working in the officeOverview:Why Tokio Marine HCC?Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world’s leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.Job Purpose:This role would be well suited for an Underwriter or Assistant Underwriter who is dedicated and keen to make an impact on a market leading team. The role will involve handling renewals, new risks, quotations, adjustments and developing broker relationships. This role is not based in Lloyds and, has a focus on growth within an SME market, with the successful candidate having the opportunity to write insurance on a wide range of professions.Key Responsibilities:Provide service to brokers / Clients on all Classes underwrittenUnderwriting of risks within authority and referral of risks outside of authority.Take underwriting referrals once appropriate authority level attained and provide necessary support / training.Handling referrals and queries from the HCC online system within service levels.Monitoring of Broker Accounts / Performance within TeamAssist in compiling and presenting training sessionsAttending in house / external training sessions and actively maintaining own training record.Dealing with Brokers within required service levels.Dealing with underwriting administration e.g. production of policy documents, accounts queries etc.Broker development, actively meeting with Brokers to develop business.Undertake any other ad hoc activities / project work as required.Skills and Experience Specification:Essential:At least 3 years experience of working within a similar roleA high level of technical PI underwriting knowledgeMinimum of 3 A levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent)Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to underpin broker development and relationship building.A high level of IT literacy, including Word and ExcelStrong negotiation skillsAbility to organise workload and priorities and work to deadlinesDesirable:Relevant insurance qualification or willing to work towards qualificationsWhat We Offer The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals.The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.#LI-NW1