Head of Media Underwriting

Hiscox

Lead Media Underwriting at Hiscox, driving growth in the Marketing, Media and Creatives Sector. Manage complex risks and develop strategic relationships with brokers.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead underwriting by managing complex risks and detailed referrals.
Deliver the financial plan.
Accountable for the accelerated growth of the Media sector.
Identify and develop new opportunities for growth through pricing, product, distribution and underwriting.
Use data to identify underwriting trends and process improvements to enhance customer experience.
Develop and grow relationships with brokers and associations.
Inspire, lead, and develop Underwriters through targeted coaching and training.
Maintain policy wordings and provide thought leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years experience of writing media business with a proven track record of successful underwriting across all products lines.
A proven track record of business development and profitable growth
A keen interest in the media sector
Excellent technical underwriting skills, with close attention to detail
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Previous leadership experience, with the ability to deliver exceptional results through others
ACII qualified or exempt through relevant experience as defined by the FCA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellbeing programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingbusiness developmentfinancial planningdata analysispolicy wordingspricing strategiesproduct developmentrisk managementprocess improvementcustomer experience enhancement

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingattention to detailinspirationteam developmentresults orientationstrategic thinking

Certifications

ACII qualifiedFCA compliance