Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayDuration: PermanentLocation: SydneyJob ref: REQ203390About the roleAnsvar Australia, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Production Underwriter to join our Sydney office.Joining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation.The Production Underwriter is responsible for balancing their approach to market engagement and the personal underwriting of the medium to complex risks within our portfolios with a strong focus on new business development and market engagement. The Production Underwriter is also responsible for maximising existing and new business opportunities in partnership with the Regional Underwriting Manager.The primary objective of this role will be to balance robust broker and market engagement and attend trade events whilst providing professional and efficient underwriting service to achieve profitable premium growth and underwriting profitability in our core segments.The position involves the underwriting of new and renewal accounts in line with Ansvar guidelines and core sectors within the delegated underwriting authority and in accordance with the Company's strategy to support the profitable growth of the business.*Travel to visit brokers will be involved in this role, which may include regional locations.Key responsibilitiesProfitability - growth and sustainability in the NSW portfolioUnderwriting new business and renewals tailored to clients and brokers needsMaximising renewal retentionSupport Ansvar's Pricing Strategy and referral philosophyDeliver professional and efficient customer serviceKnowledge, skills and experienceReasonable time working within insurance rolesKnowledge of property and casualty underwriting and policy wordingHigh level of underwriting knowledgeKnowledge of core segments Ansvar operates inCoach and develop less experienced colleagues - technically and in soft skillsBuild positive and constructive relationships with key stakeholdersStrong communication skills and ability to build rapport and negotiate with internal and external stakeholdersWhat we offerLearning and Development opportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramFlu VaccinationsReward & Recognition ProgramCompetitive Parental Leave ArrangementPurchase additional Annual Leave opportunityA range of Wellbeing and Safety benefits available to colleagues and their familiesVolunteering opportunities provided throughout the yearFlexible working conditions are part of our DNA, and our hybrid working practices enable colleagues to collaborate effectively whilst balancing personal needsCommunity Education Grant Program – Ansvar staff can participate in the review and selection of the Grant recipients each year, to determine who receives funding from Ansvar's profit poolParticipation in Ansvar's short term incentive schemeAbout usBenefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and are currently the UK's 3rd largest corporate donor, having given away £200 million since 2016. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size.We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.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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