Underwriter - Terrorism

About the role

Hiscox is an established market for Terrorism with a broad range of solutions including Active Shooter & Malicious Attack, Terrorism Liability, Sabotage, NCBR and Malicious Acts. We have a highly collaborative culture where your contribution is crucial to the ambitious goals of our growing US Business Unit. At Hiscox, we supply the resources and you’re expected to use them to write profitable business in a competitive environment. This is not a status quo P&C underwriting environment where the few carry the many. Here you will use your positive attitude, industry knowledge and ambition to create a pipeline of business, place good risks, and be a trusted advisor to Terrorism brokers.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of risk and according to the company’s strategy and guidelines for the Terrorism product line
• Develop new relationships and increase productivity of existing relationships with wholesale and retail brokers
• Drive flow of qualified new business submissions from appointed brokers
• Maintain excellent customer service standards
• Monitor product results and develop ideas to increase productivity and profitability
• At times, 30% regional travel required including industry events and broker visits

Requirements

• Experience in sales is ideal, and experience in insurance with established relationships with wholesale property and general liability brokers is a plus
• Determination to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Outgoing, driven, high attention to detail and results-focused mentality
• The ability to identify business needs
• A strong understanding of basic sales principles, negotiation skills and demonstrate a competitive drive
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• B.A./B.S degree from an accredited College or University

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)
• 401(k) with competitive company matching
• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
• Company-paid group term life, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
• 24 Paid time off days, 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days
• Paid parental leave
• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
• Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
• Company-paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing
• Recipient of 2024 Cigna’s Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
• Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture
• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks

About Hiscox

As an international specialist insurer, we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead, we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things. We insure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions. Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around for a long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places. Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch.

About Hiscox USA

Hiscox USA was established in 2006 to focus on the needs underserved and specialty commercial clients via both the regional broker and direct distribution channels and is today the fastest-growing business unit within the Hiscox Group. Today, Hiscox USA has a talent force of about 400 employees mostly operating out of 6 major cities - New York, Atlanta, Dallas, 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.