Senior Construction Underwriter Opportunity
In this key role, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile construction team underwriting new and renewal construction accounts in line with established guidelines.
* Develop business from an allocated panel of brokers within their delegated authority.
This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne. To succeed, you will need to have 5+ years' experience in a construction or technical lines underwriting and development role with an insurance company.
Key skills required for this position include understanding advanced pricing techniques, developing marketing plans, handling complex accounts, and providing excellent collaboration, communication, and negotiation skills both internally and externally.
* Responsibilities:
o Commercial Underwriting Process / Analysis
o Selecting new risks and underwriting renewals for assigned book of business and/or for designated speciality classes or market segments
o Organising and presenting significant, complex accounts to management for approval
o Splitting role between development work and managing existing account (accounts include a mix of multi-national and Australian domestic business)
o Maintaining a high-level understanding of pricing individual risk exposures
o Providing technical leadership for underwriting/marketing in the department including risk referrals and portfolio management
o Assisting others in the development of pricing strategies, renewal negotiation strategy and developing game plans on new business submissions
o Building and maintaining long term relationships with key producers and insureds; dealing with producer principals on complex underwriting issues
o Presenting to prospective producers; may initiate new producer appointments
o Identifying and sharing information regarding competitors' products and underwriting
o Providing expertise on accessing opportunities for growth in a specialty, customer group or line of business
Benefits include working as part of a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career, both locally and globally. You will also have the opportunity to work flexibly via our 'My One Thing' initiative, enjoy education assistance, dress for your day every Friday, promotion of health and wellbeing, and discounted stock purchasing scheme.