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Underwriter - Professional Indemnity

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The Hartford

Underwriter - Professional Indemnity

London, United Kingdom

INTL Underwriter I - UW08YY

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Professional Indemnity Underwriter to join our London-based team. This role will focus on underwriting new and renewal PI business across a diverse portfolio, including Open Market and Delegated Authority risks, with exposure to both UK, International and US markets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Professional Indemnity risks in accordance with The Hartford's underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.

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• Evaluate submissions, conduct risk assessments, and determine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships, particularly within the Lloyd's and London Market.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including claims, actuarial, and legal to ensure holistic risk evaluation.
• Contributes to the development of underwriting strategies and product innovation.
• Support the Head of Professional Indemnity in reviewing complex or non-standard risks.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, legal developments, and emerging risks affecting the PI landscape.

Qualifications & Capabilities:

• Reasonable standard of education
• Knowledge of general insurance and its underlying principles
• Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of Insurance and related issues through form and informal learning
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Attention to detail
• Team player with ability to work on a stand-alone basis
• Flexible
• Experience of identifying and implementing better processes Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience within professional indemnity, ideally within the Lloyd's or London Market.
• Strong technical knowledge of PI wordings, risk assessment, and pricing methodologies.
• Experience with both Open Market and Delegated Authority business (Binders, Line-slips).
• Dip CII or progress toward ACII preferred.

This role will be based in London, UK and you are required to have the necessary right to work details prior to application.

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Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: hartford-R2521820_London
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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