Underwriter - Professional Risks - Architects & Engineers - Los Angeles, United States - Hiscox USA

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    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Build a brilliant future with Hiscox

    Job Type:

    Permanent

    Build a brilliant future with Hiscox

    Hiscox has an established competitive suite of Professional Liability solutions and a strong reputation in the market. We have a highly collaborative culture where you'll make friends and laugh and work hard. We supply the resources and you're expected to use them to find a way to write profitable business in a competitive environment. This is not a status quo P&C underwriting environment where the few carry the many. Here you'll use your common sense, positive attitude and ambition to place good risks, create a pipeline of business and be a "go-to" resource for underwriting expertise for Architects & Engineers, Contractors Professional, and Real Estate Developers wholesale brokers throughout the region.

    What you'll be doing:
    • Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of the risk and according to the company's strategies and guidelines for the Architects and Engineers product lines
      • Develop new relationships and maintain existing relationships with wholesale brokers throughout the West Region
      • Work with operations, claims, finance and marketing to help build or enhance products and contribute to the financial performance of the business unit
      • Maintain excellent customer service standards
      • Become part of a dynamic team striving for excellence with great career advancement possibilities
      • When permitted, dedicate 10-20% of time to regional travel for broker visits and industry events
    Requirements
    • 2+ years underwriting experience in Architects and Engineers is preferred
    • Strong relationships with wholesale brokers in the West Region preferred, but not required
    • B.A./B.S degree from an accredited College or University
    • Outgoing, driven, high attention to detail and results focused mentality
    • The ability to identify creative solutions for our partners and push new business production on small, mid-market and national sized risks
    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 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 Overview

    $60,000 - $120,000

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    Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture