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Underwriter, Professional Risks – Allied Healthcare
Position: Underwriter
Reporting to Regional Manager – AHC
Location: Atlanta, New York
The Role:
Hiscox USA is currently searching for a dynamic, engaging and solutions-oriented Underwriter to drive new business and underwrite complex renewal business within the Allied Healthcare sector. This position provides a unique opportunity for an Allied Healthcare specialist or a professional liability generalist to join a fast paced, dynamic team to write policies tailored to the specific requirements of the Allied Healthcare sector. We specialize in medical imaging centers, pharmacies, occupational/speech/physical therapists, home healthcare, counselors, medical consultants, Medi spas, day spas, social services, dentists, veterinarians, staffing firms, and much more! Policies will be rooted in Allied Healthcare E&O, with cross sold SAM, Cyber, GL, and other PL coverages offered for qualifying risks. Risks vary greatly in size and complexity (from start-ups to large, multinational entities). We provide an entrepreneurial climate that values and rewards thoughtful risk taking, excellence in execution and ownership in body of work.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of the risk and according to the company’s strategy and guidelines for the product lines:https://www.hiscox.com/documents/brokers/ahc/1545_AHC_appetiteguide.pdf
- Develop new broker relationships and increase depth of existing broker relationships throughout region to increase production
- Engage with the national Allied Healthcare team to learn and teach collaboratively
- Maintain excellent customer service standards
- Play a key role in executing on regional plan i.e. serving as relationship manager for several key Allied Healthcare brokers and spearheading broker turnarounds.
- Obtain & maintain underwriting authority in Allied Healthcare practice area.
- Spearhead in office quoting days with top broker partners
- Monitor product results and develop ideas to increase productivity and profitability
- Consistently exceed minimum quote output numbers established by national Allied Heathcare manager
- At times, regional travel required including industry events and broker visits
**Please provide a cover letter and resume which clearly communicates that you are the person to take on this challenge at Hiscox USA**
Here are some of the requirements we would ideally like to see:
- 2 years of experience in Allied Healthcare coverage; experience preferred
- Customer-centric mind-set and passionate about the power of superior customer service and offerings
- Strong understanding of sales principles, presentation, negotiation skills and demonstrate a competitive drive
- Team-oriented, ability to collaborate and desire to share information across divisions and teams to further the overall goals of the company
- Proven track record of understanding and delivering meaningful underwriting profit
- Outgoing, driven, high attention to detail and results focused mentality
- The ability to identify business needs
- 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 is preferred
- Willingness to develop business, with travel throughout the U.S. up to 25%, required
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 plus 2 Hiscox days,10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days
- Paid parental leave
- 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
- Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
- Annual reimbursement of 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 2021 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
- 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
Salary Range: 75-95k
**Please note that this position is hybrid and requires two (2) days in our office weekly**
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