Underwriter - General/Professional Liability

Klassic Recruitng; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with matching

24 Paid time off days

Paid sabbaticals after 10 years

Sabbaticals after 10 years

Open office spaces

Volunteerism & community involvement

Résumé du poste

A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced Underwriter specializing in General and Professional Liability to join their San Francisco team. The position requires 3-5 years of relevant insurance underwriting experience and broker relationships in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching, and an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of general liability / professional liability insurance underwriting experience.
• Strong Northern California and Pacific Northwest broker relationships.
• Strong understanding of basic sales principles and negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Underwrite, price, and negotiate accounts for the Professional Risks and General Liability product lines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale brokers in the Northern California and Pacific Northwest Region.
• Collaborate with operations, claims, finance, and marketing teams.
• Monitor product results and suggest improvements for profitability.
• Be part of a regional team in San Francisco driving local results.

Connaissances

General liability underwriting

Professional liability underwriting

Broker relationships (NoCal/PNW)

Formation

Bachelor's

Description du poste

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco to drive new business for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest region. This position provides an opportunity to thrive in an entrepreneurial climate that values and rewards thoughtful risk-taking and excellence in execution.

Responsibilities

• 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 Northern California and Pacific Northwest Region (NoCal, OR, WA, etc)
• 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 San Francisco, collaborating to drive regional results and develop new opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of general liability / professional liability insurance underwriting experience with strong Northern California and Pacific Northwest 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 the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Required Education

• Bachelor's

Required Experience

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

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