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Graduate programme – Europe

Welcome to our European graduate programme

You will join a cohort of graduates across our European locations and together with your peers across the Group, you’ll undertake a structured learning programme that will equip you with skills essential for your future career. This learning starts with an induction week in London and is followed by a combination of virtual and in person training (in London) throughout the course of your graduate programme. Through this training, you’ll learn about the insurance industry, develop your financial acumen and presentation skills and explore behaviours that will help you be successful at work.

Our graduate scheme is designed to give you a broad understanding of our European business. In addition to your core role, you’ll take on two secondments in different European locations – each secondment is three months long and one will be in our Lisbon office. You’ll also spend a few days in our Luxembourg office learning about the regulatory environment we operate in, and you may also have an opportunity to be involved in a European-wide project, such as developing a new product offering.

The programme is designed for maximum career impact. Throughout your time on the graduate scheme you’ll be supported by a senior level sponsor who sits on the European Management Team, as well as having regular access to the CEO of Hiscox Europe. Following the scheme, opportunities for upward and lateral progression are available to you. Your time on the scheme will equip you to be competent in your role, with a wide skill set and an understanding of our European business – equipping you well for future roles not just in your own team, but in our European business more broadly.

In addition to this, as a permanent employee, you will receive a wide range of benefits. Click here  to find out more. 

What are the entry requirements?

Entry requirements vary depending on the role and country you are applying to – please check the relevant role.

By the start of the employment, you will have permission to work in the country you have applied to and you’ll be able to join the programme in September 2024. For all roles, you’ll be happy to be mobile for the duration of the programme.

Applications will be reviewed and progressed in order of submission date, and opportunities may close early if we receive a high volume of applicants. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. 

In the event that the opportunity you initially apply for is filled, we will endeavour to consider your application for any other remaining opportunities.

Our open roles

See below for further information and to apply.

Underwriting is about risk analysis and selection, trading, creativity and innovation. At Hiscox, underwriters use judgement, skill and experience to assess, accept or decline risks in line with our underwriting philosophy. They offer flexible and attractive underwriting solutions to customers, partners and brokers, and undertake account and performance analysis for lines of business and brokers or partners to ensure profitability.

As an Underwriting Graduate you can expect to:

  • Develop a full understanding of underwriting basics and principles, gaining underwriting authority in at least one of our key business lines.
  • Use your analytical and critical thinking skills, learning how to assess risks and make underwriting decisions.
  • Learn how to trade with our brokers and partners in both good and poor market conditions, as trading, sales and dealing with clients are key parts of the role.
  • Make a tangible difference from the start as you interact with a range of experienced colleagues and senior managers
  • Receive on-the-job training as well as a structured learning programme ranging from technical knowledge to interpersonal skills
  • Be part of an international graduate cohort, gaining a global network of peers across the business.
  • Receive support and guidance from our Early Careers Team, your Graduate Buddy, Senior Sponsor who sits on the European Management Team, and benefit from regular access to the CEO of Hiscox Europe.

Candidate Requirements: 

  • University degree (predicted or obtained), ideally in Business, Administration, Insurance or Law disciplines (although we are open to different degree backgrounds;
  • Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken)
  • Permission to work in the Spain


Is this opportunity for you? 

  • Are you someone who is curious with an eagerness to learn and try new things?
  • Are you proactive with the ability to make informed, commercial decisions in a fast-paced, changing environment?
  • Do our core values (Courage, Ownership, Human, Connected, Integrity) resonate with you?
  • Can you demonstrate strong analytical skills as well as the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships?
  • Do you have the courage to ask questions, challenge the way things are done and put your own ideas forward?

To apply click the link below.

The closing date for applications is 18th March 2024.

Hiscox Europe is currently hiring a graduate business analyst for its European Claims operations and change department. Our claims department has the mission to help our insureds in the moment of need, delivering our promise. Based in Lisbon, you will be working with our teams across Europe to design and implement innovative/digital solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the way we deliver our services to our customers and stakeholders.

If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career, this is the position for you.

How will you help us?

The graduate business analyst will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of projects/initiatives with direct impact on Europe claims strategic priorities. Integrated in a international team, will be working with all European-based teams while having exposure to leadership. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the way we deliver our promise to claimants and stakeholders. Your pragmatism, can-do attitude and adaptability will be key to be successful in this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify gaps, and propose solutions.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of projects/initiatives related to claims processes, systems, and tools.
  • Document and update business processes, workflows, and best practices.
  • Collect and analyse data from various sources to provide insights and recommendations for business decisions.
  • Design and develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate key performance indicators and trends.
  • Conduct quality assurance and testing to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

What we expect from you? 

  • Strong analytical background
  • Ability to interact and manage different stakeholders
  • Pragmatism and can-do attitude
  • Solution oriented mindset

 

To apply click the link below.

The closing date for applications is 18th March 2024.

Robert Dietrich
We are in a very exciting period of our development. We are profitable, growing fast and in the middle of a life-changing digital transformation. Our market share is still relatively small but our potential in all countries is huge. There is so much opportunity for those who are talented, passionate, and brave. Besides that, we are a fun place to work, we take care of each other and we’re human. Our culture is really very special.

Robert Dietrich, CEO, Hiscox Europe

Our Hiscox Graduate stories

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Life as an underwriting graduate in Hiscox Germany.

Louis - claims graduate

‘I’m constantly learning’: my experience as a Hiscox Claims Graduate

Louis joined the programme in September 2021 and shares his story so far.