Underwriting Controls Manager

Job Description

Underwriting Controls Manager (18 Month Fixed Term Contract, full time or part time) Location - Open to anywhere within the United Kingdom About Hiscox UK As an international specialist insurer we are far removed from the world of mass market insuranceproducts. 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. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouragedto think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions. Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around fora long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places. Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch. The role The Senior Performance Analystshould be recognised as the key contact for underwriting control and guidance across Hiscox UK. The Senior Performance Analyst is responsible for ensuring adherence to external and internal regulatory and compliance protocols. The focus of this role is co-ordinatinga high level of adherence to underwriting standards ensuring a consistent approach across the business. The role also includes ensuring the governance and control of the underwriting function and monitoring of key performance indicators, to help deliver HiscoxUK strategies and support business decisions. People and relationships are fundamental to this role. The Senior Performance Analyst is expected to work with the Underwriting Pricing and Product (UPP) team whilst also building and maintaining strong relationshipswith RUMs and underwriters to ensure adherence to underwriting standards. What youll be doing: Youll be recognised as a key contact to all underwriting teams in respect of underwriting controls Youll be accountable for ensuring pricing policies, UnderwriterAuthority Letters (UALs) and peer reviews are fit for purpose and meet the Group Underwriting Controls Policy and Lloyds Minimum Standards You will proactively manage and provide oversight of weekly / monthly peer review process You will manage the IndependentReview (Technical Underwriting Reviews) programme for Hiscox UK ensuring all reporting deadlines are met Youll be responsible for driving sound automated governance processes in Merlin Youll provide key performance indicators and metrics that provide clearinformation to inform the decision making and business planning processes Act as an escalation point for underwriting related issues identified in the Independent Reviews (Technical Underwriting Reviews). Our must-haves: Great stakeholder management skillsAbility to work independently, and as part of a team, and consult effectively with a range of stakeholders Be driven and demonstrate a desire to continually improve processes and reporting structures Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborativeenvironment; ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external personnel. Consistently demonstrate behaviours in line with the core values of Hiscox Build and demonstrate a good commercial awareness, identifying opportunities to implementor adapt processes Challenge: the team, convention. Knowledge of all core systems, processes and procedures (regulatory & SLAs) Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and were committedto diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success. We also understand that working life doesnt always have to be nine to five and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcingteam about the flexibility we could offer for this role.#LI-AY1