Job Overview:
As a Senior Construction Underwriter, you will play a crucial role in underwriting new and renewal Construction accounts, developing business from an allocated panel of brokers, and imparting knowledge to less experienced team members. This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities:
* Underwrite new risks and renewals for assigned book of business and/or designated speciality classes or market segments.
* Organise and present significant, complex accounts to Branch, Zone or Home Office for approval as applicable.
* Split role between development work and managing the existing account (accounts include a mix of multi-national and Australian domestic business).
* Provide technical leadership for underwriting/marketing in the department or branch, including risk referrals and portfolio management.
* Maintain a high-level understanding of pricing individual risk exposures.
* Assist others in the development of pricing strategies, renewal negotiation strategy, and developing game plans on new business submissions.
* May serve as a higher level of underwriting authority for others in the team.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Construction or Technical Lines Underwriting and Development role with an insurance company is required. You must have advanced pricing techniques, understand account servicing costs, be familiar with developing marketing plans, and have experience in the interpretation and analysis of claims. Excellent collaboration, communication, and negotiation skills are also essential. Additionally, you should have experience in training entry-level underwriters and orienting new experienced hires.
Benefits:
We offer a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career, both locally and globally. Our flexible working approach allows you to tailor your day to suit your needs. Education assistance, health and wellbeing initiatives, and the option to enroll in our discounted stock purchasing scheme are just some of the benefits we provide.