London | Permanent -

About us

HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide.

The role

The Head of Cyber contributes to the UK & Ireland underwriting strategy for Cyber and will have primary day to day responsibility for the management of all aspects of the Cyber Line of Business including but not limited to underwriting appetite, pricing, profitability and product development.

Key accountabilities

• Work with Head Office to refine the Cyber underwriting strategy and recommend business plans that will generate continued profitable business growth in current and future markets
• Be responsible for the Cyber underwriting plan including Head Office approval and be accountable for delivery against annual plan
• Contribute to strategic underwriting planning and to the overall leadership of the UK & Ireland branch
• Develop protocols for the prospecting and identification of new Cyber business opportunities, working closely with other Lines of Business to develop cross-class opportunities
• Actively engage with brokers and clients in the UK and London markets to promote HDI as an insurer of choice
• Solicit new accounts, gather market intelligence and deliver up-to-date information relating to products and services
• Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal business based upon company underwriting framework, guidelines, competition and geographic focus and manage appropriate limit structures, retention, pricing etc. on individual risks and across the portfolio
• Oversee and meet all servicing objectives including but not limited to quote turnaround, policy issuance, file maintenance and documentation, Maintain data integrity within the underwriting systems
• Maintain up-to-date familiarity with economic and legal factors that impact Cyber and the overall insurance industry.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as required.

Skills & experience

• 5+ years in Retail, Wholesale or Reinsurance underwriting with an emphasis on Cyber
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong financial analysis background
• Established broker relationships and the ability to build relationships in new markets
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal communication skills, and strong marketing abilities
• Team player
• Articulate and analytical individual who is detail oriented and outcome focused
• Creative solution driven problem solver

Other

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one.

If you require support with your application, please contact UK&IRE_Recruitment@hdi.global

Apply by 17/01/2025

Reference: HDI00370