Underwriter - Personal Lines

HDI Global Specialty SE is part of the Talanx Group and is a strong and established player within the international insurance market. Using our highly developed expertise and wide network reach, we write agency and specialty insurance solutions that are tailored to meet our clients’ needs.
Our Delegated Authority partnerships allow MGAs, brokers and entrepreneurs to develop bespoke insurance solutions, that are localised, business ready and catered to niche markets. The roleTo support the UK DA Underwriting Manager in underwriting the UK DA book, with a specific focus on our Pet & Household accountsTo profitably underwrite new and renewal businessTo assist in winning new profitable UK DA opportunities for HDIKey accountabilitiesTo analyse new and renewal business in-depth to ensure it meets underwriting criteria and marginTo comply with all relevant underwriting guidelines and procedures at all timesTo monitor KPI’s and data packs provided by clients on a monthly basis and to arrange and participate in data calls to analyse theseTo manage and assist in managing the underwriting process in accordance with the appropriate checklists and guidesReview and assess wordings and underwriting criteria with Legal & ComplianceTo set premium forecasts and business plans in agreement with FinanceRelationship ManagementBuild strong and effective relationships within the business, including other underwriters, claims, actuarial and colleagues in HannoverRepresent the company externally at client meetings, insurance conferences and broker meetingsClaimsTo work closely with the Claims team to ensure early identification of issues and solutions to emerging challengesActuarialTo work closely with the Actuarial team to continuously monitor accounts and to proactively identify problems including the dedicated personal lines actuaryProject ManagementParticipate in DA & branch wide projects as requiredSkills & experienceAt least five years of Personal Lines Underwriting experience as an Underwriter / Assistant UnderwriterExcellent knowledge of the fundamentals of Personal Lines insurance with specific knowledge of the UK market and Pet and/or Household businessGood knowledge of the issues and challenges within Personal Lines Good understanding of insurance pricing and underlying principlesExperience of working closely with Claims and ActuarialGood knowledge of Microsoft ExcelAbility to consistently hit deadlinesAbility to effectively manage conflicting prioritiesOtherIf you require support with your application, please contact #####
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