James Short

Senior Underwriter
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James Short

About James

I am a Senior Underwriter at Hiscox and have worked within the Power and Renewables team since January 2025. I joined the Insurance market in 2010. Prior to working within the Energy market I had underwritten Terrorism, Political Violence and Malicious Attack lines at Hiscox and MS Amlin. My role involves meeting with clients, negotiating terms with brokers and underwriting a range of conventional and renewable power generation assets worldwide. I have a Masters in Modern History and I am ACII qualified.

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Energy

Losses in the energy industry – whether property or liability related – can have a significant impact on balance sheets, demanding a robust, comprehensive and swift insurance response. We work hard to bring that insurance comfort to our clients. 

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Behind the line with Energy

In this article, the Energy team share more on what their roles entail, as well as the team’s priorities, how the market has changed and the development of onshore renewables.   ...

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