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About us
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 role
To support the UK DA Underwriting Manager in underwriting the UK DA book, with a specific focus on our Pet & Household accounts
To profitably underwrite new and renewal business
To assist in winning new profitable UK DA opportunities for HDIKey accountabilities
Underwriting
To analyse new and renewal business in-depth to ensure it meets underwriting criteria and margin
To comply with all relevant underwriting guidelines and procedures at all times
To monitor KPI's and data packs provided by clients on a monthly basis and to arrange and participate in data calls to analyse these
To manage and assist in managing the underwriting process in accordance with the appropriate checklists and guides
Review and assess wordings and underwriting criteria with Legal & Compliance
To set premium forecasts and business plans in agreement with FinanceRelationship Management
Build strong and effective relationships within the business, including other underwriters, claims, actuarial and colleagues in Hannover
Represent the company externally at client meetings, insurance conferences and broker meetingsClaims
To work closely with the Claims team to ensure early identification of issues and solutions to emerging challengesActuarial
To work closely with the Actuarial team to continuously monitor accounts and to proactively identify problems including the dedicated personal lines actuaryProject Management
Participate in DA & branch wide projects as required
Skills & experience
At least five years of Personal Lines Underwriting experience as an Underwriter / Assistant Underwriter
Excellent knowledge of the fundamentals of Personal Lines insurance with specific knowledge of the UK market and Pet and/or Household business
Good knowledge of the issues and challenges within Personal Lines
Good understanding of insurance pricing and underlying principles
Experience of working closely with Claims and Actuarial
Progress towards CII qualifications desirable
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Ability to consistently hit deadlines
Ability to effectively manage conflicting prioritiesOther
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