Senior/Claims Underwriter, Casualty Lines

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.

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Senior Claims Underwriter, Casualty Lines

Based in our London office, reporting to the Head of Casualty Claims, you will provide exposure predominantly to the following classes of business: Financial lines, Professional Indemnity and Cyber and may also support claims work for Medical Malpractice, Excess Casualty, Environmental and Energy, Political Risk and M&A as required.

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

• Assist with the handling of claims within the Casualty Claims division through;

1. Analysis of coverage and quantum for individual claims within your agreed authority and through referral to the Head of Casualty claims where quantum is likely to exceed your individual authority


2. Review of bordereau presentations for agreement and processing


3. Liaise with internal stakeholders such as other members of the Claims team, Underwriters and management


4. Develop relationships with external stakeholders such as brokers, adjuster, lawyers & TPAs.


5. Ensure timely reserving & reporting

• Ensure compliance with internal guidelines, processes and procedures


• Attend external client and broker meetings as required


• Attend networking events as appropriate


• Assist with operational tasks as required

What you require for the role

• Proven experience working within or knowledge of the London insurance market in underwriting/Claims/Broking


• An understanding of insurance policies, preferably with some FI / PI / Cyber claims handling experience


• An understanding of the Lloyd’s Claims schemes


• Familiarity with ECF preferred but not essential


• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, particularly Excel


• Strong analytical skills


• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines


• Open, innovative and inclusive mindset


• Collaborative spirit and enthusiasm


• Strong work ethic

Conduct Standards

• You must act with integrity


• You must act with due skill, care and diligence


• You must be open and cooperative with the CBI, FCA, the PRA and other regulators


• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly


• You must observe proper standards of market conduct


• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.