London | Permanent - Full Time

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 support the underwriting team in creation of underwriting templates, pre-underwriting due diligence and underwriting information collation.
• To support the underwriting team with specific CPRI line of business tasks including enquiry distribution, meeting agendas, website updates, new client on-boarding, NDA agreements and ad hoc direct client processing including invoicing.
• Assist in the development of underwriting tools such as pricing, MI and Underwriting templates.
• To analyse, assess and underwrite lower complexity business as identified by Senior Underwriters and colleagues.
• To maintain underwriting discipline and divisional guidelines within the team and operate within granted authority levels.

Key accountabilities

Team Support

• Monitor team inbox and coordinate and allocate enquiries to Underwriters.
• Manage client onboarding activities, including KYC requirements and related documentation.
• Support the administration of non-disclosure agreements and client documentation.
• Assist with direct client invoicing processes and maintain accurate records and trackers.
• Produce and maintain team reporting, meeting materials and other business support documentation.

Underwriting

• Underwriting, pre-bind processing, and servicing of new and renewal business within authority levels and in accordance with the business plan.
• Pre-populate underwriting renewal template reports with all additional material and database data.
• Support the team in developing rating tools.
• Assist with the maintenance of portfolio data.
• Carry out compliance checks, including sanctions screening and contract certainty.

Broker & Client Engagement

• Attend client meetings and support the team with client development.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key broking partners.
• New business and renewal chasing to brokers and clients.

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiencies across the team.
• Contribute to team projects and initiatives, taking ownership for activities within your area of responsibility.
• Design, implement and maintain process controls to ensure quality of the output for your area. Ensure documentation of the processes and output is accurate, up-to-date and accessible.

Skills & experience

• Prior experience within the insurance market or relevant sector with transferable skills.
• An interest in political, economic, sovereign and market-driven risks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Organised and able to manage workload efficiently.
• Able to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships.
• A curious and proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and develop.

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 11/09/2026

Reference: HDI00685