Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
About the role Ansvar Australia, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are investing heavily in a new Operating Model and capability uplift in our Technical Solutions team, under the stewardship of Chief Underwriting Officer Peter Bailey. Now is the perfect time to join Ansvar on our growth journey and play a meaningful role in shaping the future.
As part of the new Operating Model, we are looking for a Product & Underwriting Specialist - SME Package to join our Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane office.
This role is responsible for supporting and assisting the Product & Underwriting Manager - Property and SME Package with managing the profitability, underwriting and oversite of Ansvar's Property & SME Package portfolios across all associated product classes and customer segments - including SME, Mid-Market and Corporate (Strategic Accounts).
Key responsibilities Underwriting – appetite, guidelines and standards Underwriting authority licence and accreditation Product quality & standards Rating / Pricing tools Underwriting governance & assurance Technical expert across all product classes & segments (including SME Package) Build organisation-wide underwriting capability Knowledge, skills and experience Extensive experience (min. 7+ years) in a technical underwriting role in SME Package Deep knowledge of SME Package products and exposures (both short-tail and long-tail) Experience in Policy drafting for short-tail and long-tail lines of business Proven track record in delivering profitable growth in short-tail and long-tail lines of business Confident and influential communicator with the ability to negotiate at all levels Commercial acumen – decisiveness on critical business issues and decision making Responds positively to change; actively seeks feedback on performance Ability to create a positive working environment Passionate about the business and making a difference Ansvar believes deeply in embracing our Values and Behaviours What we offer Learning and Development opportunities Reward & Recognition Program Competitive Parental Leave Arrangement Purchase additional Annual Leave opportunity A range of Wellbeing & Safety benefits available to colleagues and their families Participation in Ansvar's short term incentive scheme Modern and contemporary office spaces Ansvar employees can participate in our annual Community Education Program which provides assistance to organisations supporting young Australians Volunteering opportunities provided throughout the year Flexible working conditions are part of our DNA, and our hybrid working practices enable colleagues to collaborate effectively whilst balancing personal needs About us Ansvar Australia is an insurance and risk specialist with a unique expertise and genuine focus on protecting and supporting organisations who care for and serve the needs of our communities. As a proud part of the Benefact Group, a charity owned, international family of financial services companies that exist to donate all available profits to good causes. Built on the idea that better business can better lives, it is our mission to grow to give and give back even more to support the local communities we serve.
Ansvar strives to be an employer of choice and recognises all of our employees are a valuable asset which is why we believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people.
Joining our diverse and growing team, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow as well as make a positive difference to our customers and the communities we support.
At Ansvar Australia and Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.
If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.
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