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Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Location: Sydney/Parramatta/Newcastle Type: Permanent, full time Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working The opportunity Join our dynamic team at Elders as a Senior Underwriter! We are on the lookout for an experienced professional or an up-and-coming talent ready to take the next step in their career. In this pivotal role, you will underwrite business in alignment with our strategic goals, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and service standards within your delegated authority.
You'll have the chance to harness your insurance expertise and underwriting skills while working collaboratively with a forward-thinking national team. If you are passionate about providing outstanding customer service, excel at building strong business relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, we want to hear from you!
Your new role This role will see you:
Underwriting complex risks in accordance with defined limits of authority, organisational policy, and underwriting standards. Planning and implementing strategies to attract and retain high-value customers while improving underperforming policies. Providing underwriting advice, coaching, and technical support to team members to enhance individual knowledge and ensure excellent client service alongside a profitable portfolio. Monitoring client and market requirements, conducting client calls and visits for feedback. Ensuring all documentation is accurate and complies with organisational guidelines. Delivering efficient, timely service and problem-solving solutions to brokers and clients. Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with customers, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders. Partnering with the Manager Partnerships team to engage proactively and work on strategic plans to grow the business within targeted customer segments. About you To be successful in this Underwriting role you will have:
Extensive experience as a Senior Underwriter. Broad insurance industry knowledge. Established skills in customer relationship management and communication. Understanding of relevant Insurance market conditions. Strong business acumen with the ability to analyse data and use for decision making. Relevant problem solving and negotiation skills. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
'Hybrid Working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance. Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice. 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super. The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching. Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums. Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network. Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners. Apply now APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!
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Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at
Skills: Audit Management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Innovation, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Analysis, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.
Application Close Date: 18/11/2024 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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