Underwriting Performance Analyst

Hiscox; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in insurance is seeking an Underwriting Performance Analyst in London. This role includes analyzing global underwriting performance, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing new insights to drive strategic actions. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional growth within an innovative culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Insurance with experience in at least 2 markets Hiscox operates in.
• Ability to network with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong Excel skills and concise communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze underwriting performance across the global portfolio.
• Identify risks and opportunities, collaborate for strategic actions.
• Develop new analysis tools and enhance data communication.

Skills

Networking with stakeholders

Resilience under pressure

Organizational skills

Curiosity and insight

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Concise communication

Understanding of insurance P&L

Job description

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Underwriting Performance Analyst, London

Client: Hiscox

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 49ac37ea547d

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Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Type: Permanent

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Underwriting Performance Analyst

London based with Hybrid working

The role:

Working for the Group CUO and reporting to the Group Underwriting Performance and Strategy Lead, you will support core underwriting reporting as well as strategic projects. The aim is to deliver the right visibility to the Group CUO to enable focussed conversations on key areas. Ultimately driving constant course correction. The role has a significant business partnering aspect with a need to truly understand what is driving the business result.

About the Group Underwriting Insights team:

The team runs the Group CUO office and collaborates with key stakeholders to support the delivery of the business plan loss ratio and strategic priorities for the Group CUO. They work with underwriting management teams across the global portfolio, from small personal lines to large catastrophe reinsurance deals.

Reasons to work in the team:

• Work across the entire Hiscox portfolio, gaining broad group insight
• Visibility with Group Executives and engagement with senior stakeholders
• Develop strategic skills, balancing short and long-term delivery
• Opportunity to pursue projects of interest

What you will be doing:

• Analyze underwriting performance across the global portfolio
• Identify risks and opportunities; collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic actions
• Develop new analysis tools and insights for underwriting teams, including portfolio monitoring, segmentation, trend analysis, and exposure tracking
• Ensure data requirements are well-communicated and analysis is seamless
• Explore new methods and data sources to enhance analysis
• Maintain feedback with stakeholders and support underwriting team upskilling
• Participate in external market events for new ideas

Core skillset:

• 3-5 years in Insurance, with experience in at least 2 markets Hiscox operates in
• Ability to network with stakeholders at all levels
• Resilience under pressure
• Highly organized and able to coordinate across teams
• Curious and insightful questioning
• Attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills
• Concise communication skills
• Understanding of insurance P&L

Example profiles:

• Pricing analyst seeking broader underwriting experience
• Underwriter looking to expand into strategic/portfolio roles
• Finance specialist interested in underwriting

About Hiscox:

We are an international specialist insurer focusing on key areas of expertise, encouraging innovation and challenge to convention. We insure unique and interesting clients and value talented, creative individuals. Our culture promotes challenge, evolution, and doing things differently since 1901.

Diversity and Hybrid working:

We value diversity and inclusivity, supporting a healthy work-life balance through flexible hybrid working arrangements managed by the team.

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