Junior Claims Underwriter

We're looking for an Junior Claims Underwriter, Casualty

Based in our London office and reporting to the Head of Casualty Claims, Hamilton Global Specialty, you will work with the Casualty claims team, primarily supporting the more senior member of the team with particular focus on professional lines (including medmal), financial lines and excess casualty.  The role will include working on the casualty binders and will have the opportunity to gain exposure to other lines of business dealt with by this division including Political Risk, Environmental, Cyber and M&A.

Hamilton Global Specialty is our multi-platform, specialty insurer operating primarily through a Lloyd's Syndicate and Dublin operating company with a managing general agency in the US. 

What you will do

• Adjust allocated claims within the Claims Authority in accordance with Hamilton’s Claims Philosophy and Claims Protocols and Lloyd’s Lead Claims Arrangements


• Assist and work closely with senior members of the Casualty Claims team as required


• Collaborate with the underwriting teams whose claims you handle


• Work with other internal stakeholders - including finance, reinsurance and actuarial


• Liaise with follow and co-lead markets


• Attend external client and broker meetings as required


• Assist with operational tasks as required, particularly in relation to bordereaux management


• Instruct and manage lawyers and experts as required to assist in the determination of coverage or assessment of quantum as it may arise

What you require for the role

• London market experience or knowledge of the London insurance market in underwriting / claims / broking is preferable


• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel


• Highly analytical and numerate with excellent attention to detail


• A willingness to work in a responsive, collaborative and efficient manner


• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team


• Flexibility to work within multiple platforms


• Open, innovative and inclusive mindset


• Results-oriented and growth mindset


• Collaborative spirit and enthusiasm
  

What you can expect from us

At Hamilton, we offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace shaped by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work — a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we’ve built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.

In good company

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.