Assistant Underwriter - Fine Art & Specie
London | Permanent - Full Time
On Site
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
To assist the Head of Private Clients and the Senior Underwriter develop and administer a profitable book of Fine Art & Specie business.
Key accountabilities
- Underwrite, review, peer-review, process and service risks in line with the jobholder’s Underwriting Authority, the business plan, and all underwriting rules and guidelines.
- Develop strong, long-term relationships with brokers at all levels to grow a book of profitable business and provide excellent customer service.
- Administration of risks and monitoring / reporting of aggregates and policy / location limits.
- Preparation of reports.
- Support technical accounting to resolve queries and ensure smooth and accurate payment and booking of premiums.
- Monitor the performance of account and suggest appropriate modifications to underwriting guidelines, wordings, clauses and rates.
- Provide information to the claims team and assist claims in delivering key messages to brokers and clients where appropriate.
- Help ensure that market-leading claims service is at the forefront of our offering to clients and brokers.
- Contribute to the business plan, help establish appetite parameters, underwriting guidelines, pricing and market strategy.
- Participate in special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed. Nurture a culture of strong collaboration with HDI colleagues around the world.
Skills & experience
- Educated to degree level with at least a 2:1 or equivalent
- Working towards ACII qualification MS Office skills – Outlook, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
- Ability to use pivot tables in Excel and to write reports in Power BI
- Experience working in insurance, good knowledge of core concepts and terminology
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for Fine Art & Specie an advantage
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 17/09/2026
Reference: HDI00686