Highly regarded Insurer recruiting a Underwriter to join join their Commercial, Agri & Personal Lines team!
**Your new company**
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This company lives and works by their purpose to make your world a safer place. They are motivated by a unique culture that celebrates honesty, creativity, empathy, equity and collaboration. They all share a ‘ready for anything’ mindset that sets the tone for positive actions and positive outcomes. This company put heart into everything they do which guides them to create amazing things for their customers, their people, and their communities.
**Your new role**
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SME Western Region have a rare opportunity for a Commercial Underwriter to join our Commercial, Agri & Personal Lines Underwriting Team. The Underwriting position would suit someone who thrives in a high-performance team and enjoys working with people.
This role will see you regularly communicating with brokers with a strong focus on building relationships with various stakeholders. You will be required to work collaboratively in the team and produce quality technical underwriting.
Immediate start: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Full time Permanent Role.
Training: Hybrid training will begin from the start date. Starting from 8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. We do require your commitment to the full-time training.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand the Commercial, Agri & Personal Lines business plan and how your role contributes towards the plan.
- Underwrite insurance risks in line with product guidelines.
- Deliver timely service outcomes for partners and stakeholders in line with agreed standards
- Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure ways of working are in line with nationally agreed policies and protocols
- Referring more complex risks to Lead Underwriters or higher underwriting licence holders.
**What you'll need to succeed**
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- Underwriting or Broking Experience with a previous focus on commercial underwriting is highly preferred.
- Have up to date knowledge of the insurance industry and products.
- Have a strong understanding of Risk Management principles and be able to translate this to Risk Analysis and Selection.
- Solid work ethic and ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to develop successful working relationships with stakeholders and other team members.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
**What you'll get in return**
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This company rewards and recognises its people with generous benefits, career development opportunities and real work-life balance.
**What you need to do now**
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**LHS 297508** #2708744
📌 Commercial Underwriter
🏢 Hays
📍 Adelaide