Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Sydney
Job ref: REQ203392
About the role
Ansvar Australia, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Sydneyoffice.
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 Senior Underwriter is responsible for the personal underwriting of the medium to complex risks within our portfolios and sectors within delegated underwriting authority and in accordance with the Company's laid down strategies to support the profitable growth of the business. The Senior Underwriter is also responsible for maximising existing and new business opportunities by the State team, in doing so, will include visitations to broker and client offices. Development and maintenance of broker and client relationships is an important aspect of this role.
The primary objective of the role is to deliver professional and efficient customer service to achieve profitable premium growth and underwriting profitability in our core segments.
Key responsibilities
Assist in the growth and maintenance of profitable, sustainable business within the allocated State's portfolio of businessUndertake personal underwriting of the schemes and medium to large sized policies, including new businessDeliver professional and efficient customer service to brokers and distribution partners, as well as internal colleaguesAssist the State Manager, Regional Underwriting Manager and Technical Solutions team in maximising the profitability of the Ansvar's portfolioContribute to the alignment of risk and compliance management practises within the allocated portfolio by sitting at the first line of defenceContribute to developing a workplace learning environmentKnowledge, skills and experience
Experience in dealing directly with brokers and clients
Embraces and consistently displays Ansvar's valuesAbility to create a positive working environmentPassionate about the business and highly motivated to achieve Company objectivesAt least 5 years' experience working in Underwriting including business development functions with strong commercial lines product knowledgeCompleted or be undertaking insurance qualification inANZIIF Associate level and/or have relevant tertiary qualifications related to InsuranceExperience in utilizing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systemWhat 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 andBenefact 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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