Underwriting summer internship (york)

Build a brilliant future with HiscoxOur Hiscox UK Underwriting Function at a Glance: Underwriting is about risk analysis and selection, trading, creativity and innovation. At Hiscox, underwriters use judgement, skill and experience to assess, accept or decline risks in line with our underwriting philosophy. Building relationships and negotiating with trusted brokers is at the heart of what they do. Through interacting with clients and transacting business across the UK, our experts look for alternative and innovative ways to write new, profitable business. Our underwriters utilise leading technologies such as digital trading platforms and dynamic pricing models to stay ahead of an evolving market. This is key in facilitating the growth ambitions of Hiscox UK. Collaboration is an integral part of their roles, as our underwriters work cross-function, sharing and gathering insight with teams such as, Pricing and Claims.As an Underwriting Intern you can expect to:Make a real contribution to the team youworking on challenging projects and developing a broader understanding of the wider functionPartner with key individuals across the business, building professional relationships and interacting with senior stakeholders from the start Participate in training sessions where you will develop an understanding of our business and the industry we operate inCarry out a group intern research project on a key area of the business, presenting your recommendations to a panel of senior stakeholders at the end of the programmeReceive support from the start, beginning with an induction day to welcome you into the business, as well as regular support with your line manager, dedicated buddyand check-ins with the Early Careers team to talk through your development and internship experience.What is needed to excel in this opportunity?Can you balance your analytical mindset with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of individuals?Do you have the courage to ask questions, challenge the way things are done and put your own ideas forward?Are you willing to take the initiative to find out answers and solutions to problems yourself?Do you have a keen interest in current affairs and whathappening in the world around you?Do our core values (Courage, Ownership, Human, Connected, Integrity) resonate with you?Please note this opportunity is only available to Masters\/Graduate students studying in the UK in their penultimate year of university.Why Hiscox?We believe that it is our humanity that sets us apart from other insurers. We take pride in understanding people and their lives at real depth. We look at what makes them different, not what makes them the same.Our world-class underwriting enables us to be a specialist that properly gets under the skin of the people it protects instead of an insurance generalist who never goes more than skin deep.When it comes to claims, our reputation for claims handling is second to none. We see the human pain that comes with a claim and we go above and beyond to make things right.We forge deep and trusted relationships with our broker partners. We speak to our customers like people, not like robots. And we take real care of our staff.It all adds up to a business that truly sees the people behind the policy: a business with strongly held values and a unique soulthat makes Hiscox a place to work like no other.How to apply?To find out more about our other internship programmes and to apply, visit