Underwriter
Warsaw or Remote
Business /
Full-time /
Remote
Hippo Insurance is a fast-growing InsurTech company from Silicon Valley. Over the past years, we've successfully established a technical branch called SwingDev a hippo company. This year, we're also launching a business hub – Hippo Poland.
It's a unique opportunity to work in a modern environment on developing products dedicated to the US market.
About Hippo:
Our mission is to deliver intuitive and proactive protection for homeowners, combining the power of technology with a human touch.
Hippo built the world’s first home protection platform. We believe that insurance should protect your home and the things you treasure with policies designed for modern lives and proactive protection that helps you care for your home. Our aim is to help you avoid issues before they become costly problems because the best claims experience is the one you don’t have. Simply put, Hippo exists to protect the joy of homeownership.
About You:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Underwriter. The Underwriter will be responsible for evaluating and assessing risk to determine whether to approve or deny applications. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make sound decisions based on established guidelines and policies.
What You’ll Do:
- Underwrite new and renewal homeowners line of business in the US.
- Analyze risk information and make specific recommendations for additional actions such as inspections, loss prevention, etc.
- Address queries from other departments, such as claims, billing, and customer support. Act within your underwriting authority and escalate issues if necessary.
- Communicate effectively with various distribution partners and leadership to resolve underwriting matters.
- Recommend improvements to the underwriting process to underwrting managers and the technology counterparts.
Must Haves:
- Previous experience in personal lines property underwriting or a related role preferred.
- Strong technical underwriting, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- English proficiency and schedule flexibility to meet with the US-based teams. This role involves delegations to the US and ongoing collaboration during afternoon hours.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
What benefits are waiting for you?
Basics
📝 Form of employment of your choosing
🌎 Remote work & flexible working hours
🤒 Paid sick leave
🏖️ Paid holidays
Health & Safety
💊 Private medical care with dentists & orthodontists package for you and your family
❤️ Group life insurance
🧘 Psychotherapists support — free online sessions with psychologists and psychotherapists.🤸 Home physiotherapy
🏅 Multisport card & meditation apps reimbursed 50%
Working conditions & Development
💻 Gear with Apple Logo and a nice Dell monitor
🌱 50% reimbursement for courses, conferences, books & certificates
🇺🇸 Free access to private language lessons
🐕 6 Personal Development Days & 4 Voluntary Days Off
Extras you may like
🎮 Chill room with table football & PlayStation 4
🍦 Free snacks, and ice cream in the office (every day, all year round!)
🍱 Free Friday Lunch in the office
🎉 Team building events
