Underwriting Graduate – Dublin

Why Hiscox?

At Hiscox, we believe in empowering early careers talent to make a real impact from day one. As a Development Underwriter, you’ll play an active role in projects that matter, develop your skills through hands-on experience, and shape your own career path in a supportive and inclusive environment. You will also have one rotation in another European office to gain international exposure, broaden your technical knowledge, and work closely with senior leaders. 

As part of our Graduate Programme, you’ll take on a Development Underwriter position with two exciting dimensions:

1. Underwriting Excellence with Structured Training

You’ll work alongside our experienced Underwriting and Distribution Teams, in a market which is fast paced and very dynamic, to write new business and manage renewals across the full Hiscox product suite – from Professional Indemnity (Traditional and Emerging), Cyber, Commercial Property, Medical Malpractice, Employer’s Liability and others. Through formal training modules, mentoring, and on-the-job learning, you’ll develop deep expertise in risk analysis, pricing, and broker engagement.

2. Strategic review

Beyond underwriting, you’ll lead a project to analyse our underwriting practices, review broker relationships, and identify ways to enhance our service offering. This is your chance to influence real change and gain exposure to senior leadership early in your career.

If you’re ready to learn, grow, and make an impact in a fast-paced market, this is a great opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Make an Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that support our business goals and help our teams deliver value to customers, colleagues, and communities. 

• Learn and Grow: Underwrite commercial insurance products including PI, Cyber, Management liability, Property, and Liability lines of business, gaining practical experience and a broad understanding of how underwriting drives our business. 

• Collaborate: Build relationships with key brokers and colleagues, learning from a diverse range of perspectives and developing your professional network. 

• Develop Skills: Access structured learning, on-the-job training, and resources such as LinkedIn Learning to support your personal and professional growth. 

• Be Supported: Receive guidance from your team, the Early Careers team, and a dedicated mentor to help you succeed. 

What We're Looking For

• Curious and eager to learn, with a growth mindset. 

• Analytical and enjoy solving problems. 

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. 

• Open to feedback and willing to share your ideas. 

• Motivated to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team culture. 

• Passionate about delivering superior service. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave, health and wellbeing support, and gym-subscription reimbursement. 

• Opportunities for professional qualification and career progression. 

• A permanent contract from day one, with support to move into a new role at the end of the programme. 

• A global network of peers and colleagues.