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About us
HDI UK & Ireland is a Specialty and Commercial Lines Insurer, part of the Talanx Group.
The role
* To underwrite PMI & IPMI business and develop lead market capabilities in accordance with underwriting guidelines and business plan.
* To externally promote HDI Global Speciality to broking houses, creating a network of supporting brokers providing client opportunities within appetite and also respond and develop new opportunities as they are presented.
* To consider opportunities to innovate with trusted broker partners and when identified build the business case for sponsorship.
* To develop the branch capabilities to write profitable PMI & IPMI business.
Key accountabilities
* Work collaboratively on developing and maintain pricing tools for the PMI & IPMI lines of business
* Underwrite within guidelines and strategy to execute the development of a balanced portfolio
* Monitor and report back on the balance of the portfolio and any deviation from plan
* Maintain and interpret management information, provide suggestions on any strategic changes and identification of trends that may affect adversely or positively the account
* Assist Underwriting Manager & Head of Accident & Health with strategy, planning and forecasting for the PMI & IPMI portfolios
Relationship Management
* Promote HDI externally to enhance brand reputation and become a recognised lead market in this sector
* Develop a trusted broker network to provide business opportunities, establish HDI as a viable market for PMI & IPMI business and promote HDI externally to clients
* Internally create a network that can support the PMI & IPMI mandate, working with legal, compliance, actuarial and claims to provide the necessary support for these product lines
Process Improvement
* Identify and enhance the quality and value of processes for your area of work
Project Management
* End-to-end project management for functional projects and contribute to any Branch wide projects
Leadership
* Establish themselves as the product specialist for PMI & IPMI especially, mentor and train more junior or non-product specific underwriters about the coverage, risk selection and market
* Identify skills gaps and training requirements of the team/direct reports.
* Provide the people within your team with the opportunities, training and experience to expand their knowledge and improve their skills
* Ensure the performance of the team remains at an excellent standard ensuring that:
o Performance objectives are set appropriately
o Performance review forms are submitted to the required standard
o Under performance is actively managed
Risks and Controls
* Design, implement and maintain process controls to ensure the quality of the output for your area/team within the function.
* Ensure documentation of the processes and output is accurate, up-to-date and accessible
Skills & experience
* Recognised market leader in PMI & IPMI business, with a detailed understanding of the product and market
* Understanding of the inputs required to create technical pricing and able to contribute to the development and refinement of underwriting tools
* Established connections within the PMI & IPMI market to access the desired business partners and the identified client base
* Experience in writing to a balanced portfolio and deep understanding of line size management and risk selection
* Strong team ethic and self-motivating character
* Desire to aid the development of more junior members of the team and demonstrate best practice
Other
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating aninclusive 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 HDI-Recruitment@hdi-specialty.com.
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