Claims Underwriter - Property Claims
Claims Underwriter - Property Claims Apply locations UK, London time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0016971
Job Type:
Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
About the team/division
Hiscox is one of the oldest Lloyd’s syndicates in the market focusing on providing specialist insurance to international clients. The claims team servicing this syndicate is recognised as one of the best in the London Market. The London Market Claims Team is a dynamic claims team based in London made up of claims underwriters who are empowered to think creatively, challenge the status quo and approach claims with a solution focused lens.
The Role The successful applicant for this role will be a Claims Underwriter in the London First Property Claims Team, predominantly handling, supervising and monitoring a busy portfolio of Property claims.
What you’ll be doing in the role
Adjust and manage, within authority, a portfolio of complex Property claims including Household, Commercial, Flood and Alternative risk binder authority as well as D&F/Openmarket claims; and to handle claims outside authority working closely with the Senior Claims Underwriters and Claims Manager.
Monitor and review key risk claims across the Property Claims Team and provide input to senior Claims Underwriters and Claims Manager.
Assist the Senior Claims Underwriter team in reporting key claims to the underwriting team and management.
Provide excellent service to brokers and insureds, providing prompt and effective claim resolution, within clearly defined authority limits.
Understand and fulfil Hiscox’s obligations under the Lloyd’s Claims Lead Arrangements.
Manage third party suppliers; for example lawyers and adjusters, ensuring they provide excellent service and fair outcomes for all our customers.
Identify and refer large or contentious claims appropriately, playing a full part in the overall claims function role of risk management and proper reserving.
Be part of working groups to deliver workstream results as set out by management.
Person Specification:
The Candidate
A deep technical expert with a proven track record of handling complex claims.
A confident communicator with demonstrable communication skills both oral and written.
A driven individual and effective team worker who is able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Someone who can analyse complex issues but is also pragmatic, commercial and solution orientated.
Ability to prioritise work and work effectively and accurately under pressure, ensuring that deadlines are met.
Our must haves
Significant (minimum 5 years) experience working in the London Market (ideally within Property claims).
Confident in presenting claims scenarios/updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of the US claims world, including a track record of guiding claims through litigation to a resolution.
Good mathematical skills (at least GCSE level or equivalent).
Nice to have
Educated to degree level or of graduate calibre.
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.
Hiscox Values
Our core values of Courage, Integrity, Ownership, being Human and staying Connected underpin a reputation we have earned for integrity and decent behaviour in everything we do.
Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox
At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we’re committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success.
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Claims Underwriter - Property Claims Apply locations UK, London time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0016971
Job Type:
Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
About the team/division
Hiscox is one of the oldest Lloyd’s syndicates in the market focusing on providing specialist insurance to international clients. The claims team servicing this syndicate is recognised as one of the best in the London Market. The London Market Claims Team is a dynamic claims team based in London made up of claims underwriters who are empowered to think creatively, challenge the status quo and approach claims with a solution focused lens.
The Role The successful applicant for this role will be a Claims Underwriter in the London First Property Claims Team, predominantly handling, supervising and monitoring a busy portfolio of Property claims.
What you’ll be doing in the role
Adjust and manage, within authority, a portfolio of complex Property claims including Household, Commercial, Flood and Alternative risk binder authority as well as D&F/Openmarket claims; and to handle claims outside authority working closely with the Senior Claims Underwriters and Claims Manager.
Monitor and review key risk claims across the Property Claims Team and provide input to senior Claims Underwriters and Claims Manager.
Assist the Senior Claims Underwriter team in reporting key claims to the underwriting team and management.
Provide excellent service to brokers and insureds, providing prompt and effective claim resolution, within clearly defined authority limits.
Understand and fulfil Hiscox’s obligations under the Lloyd’s Claims Lead Arrangements.
Manage third party suppliers; for example lawyers and adjusters, ensuring they provide excellent service and fair outcomes for all our customers.
Identify and refer large or contentious claims appropriately, playing a full part in the overall claims function role of risk management and proper reserving.
Be part of working groups to deliver workstream results as set out by management.
Person Specification:
The Candidate
A deep technical expert with a proven track record of handling complex claims.
A confident communicator with demonstrable communication skills both oral and written.
A driven individual and effective team worker who is able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Someone who can analyse complex issues but is also pragmatic, commercial and solution orientated.
Ability to prioritise work and work effectively and accurately under pressure, ensuring that deadlines are met.
Our must haves
Significant (minimum 5 years) experience working in the London Market (ideally within Property claims).
Confident in presenting claims scenarios/updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of the US claims world, including a track record of guiding claims through litigation to a resolution.
Good mathematical skills (at least GCSE level or equivalent).
Nice to have
Educated to degree level or of graduate calibre.
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.
Hiscox Values
Our core values of Courage, Integrity, Ownership, being Human and staying Connected underpin a reputation we have earned for integrity and decent behaviour in everything we do.
Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox
At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we’re committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success.
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