Underwriter - General/Professional Liability

Klassic Recruitng; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off days

Paid sabbaticals after 10 years

Dynamic and creative work culture

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is looking for an experienced Underwriter for General and Professional Liability based in Los Angeles. This full-time role involves underwriting, developing relationships with brokers, and driving new business in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant underwriting experience and a Bachelor's degree. The company offers competitive salary, health insurance, and a dynamic corporate culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of insurance underwriting experience with strong broker relationships.
• Outgoing, driven with a results-focused mentality.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts per company guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale brokers.
• Collaborate to build or enhance products and improve financial performance.
• Monitor product results and develop ideas to increase productivity.
• Collaborate with a professional team to achieve regional results.

Skills

General Liability Underwriting

Professional Liability Underwriting

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Principles Understanding

Education

B.A. / B.S degree

Job description

Underwriter - General/Professional Liability

Full-time

Klassic Recruiting is partnering with Hiscox in the search for an Underwriter - General/Professional Liability to join their team based in Los Angeles, CA.

Hiscox USA

Hiscox USA was established in 2006 to focus primarily on the needs of small and middle market commercial clients, via both the broker and direct distribution channels. It is headquartered in New York City and is today the fastest-growing business unit within the Hiscox Group.

Today, Hiscox USA has a talent force of about 350 employees mostly operating out of 5 major cities - New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Hiscox USA offers a broad portfolio of commercial products, including technology, cyber & data risk, multiple professional liability lines, media, entertainment, management liability, crime, kidnap & ransom, commercial property and terrorism.

If you thrive in a challenging and collaborative environment where you are trusted to work instinctively and know the company will stretch you to your full potential look no further.

Underwriter - General/Professional Liability Summary

Hiscox USA is currently searching for an experienced, dynamic, engaging and sharp General Liability / Professional Liability Underwriter in Los Angeles to drive new business for the Southwest region. This position provides an opportunity to thrive in an entrepreneurial climate that values and rewards thoughtful risk-taking and excellence in execution.

Underwriter - General/Professional Liability Responsibilities include:

• Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of the risk and according to the company’s strategy and guidelines for the Professional Risks and General Liability product lines
• Develop new relationships and maintain existing relationships with wholesale brokers throughout the Southwest Region (SoCal, AZ, NV, NM and HI)
• Work with operations, claims, finance and marketing to build or enhance products and contribute to the financial performance of the business unit
• Monitor product results and develop ideas to increase productivity and profitability
• Be part of a larger professional team in Los Angeles, collaborating to drive regional results and develop new opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of general liability / professional liability insurance underwriting experience with strong Southwest US broker relationships
• B.A. / B.S degree from an accredited College or University required
• Outgoing, driven, high attention to detail and results-focused mentality
• Strong understanding of basic sales principles, negotiation skills and demonstrate a competitive drive
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment
• Innate service focus which enables one to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external customers and partners

What Hiscox USA Offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)
• Comprehensive health insurance, Vision, Dental and FSA
• 401(k) with competitive company matching
• 24 Paid time off days
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid sabbaticals after 10 years of service
• Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture
• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary fruit and 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education: Bachelor's

Required experience:

• General Liability Underwriting: 3 years
• Property/Casualty Insurance Underwriting: 3 years

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.