Assistant Underwriter

Berkley Re; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Re, based in Australia, invites applications for an Assistant Underwriter role. You will support the underwriting team, work with experienced underwriters and brokers, and gain exposure to Financial Lines and General Liability.

As part of a collaborative team, you will handle renewals, policy documentation, broker enquiries and records in underwriting systems, developing your underwriting skills and building a foundation for a long-term career.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' insurance experience, with a strong customer service and administrative background.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to process information quickly and accurately.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and competing priorities.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently while maintaining a service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process renewals, new business, cancellations and endorsements.
• Produce and issue policy documentation, including schedules, endorsements and certificates.
• Manage broker enquiries, quotes and follow-ups in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records, including registering submissions in underwriting systems.
• Support underwriting operations, including inbox management, administrative tasks and workflow coordination.
• Assist with risk research and debtor management to support underwriting decisions.

Skills

Insurance experience

Customer service

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Commerce/Finance

General Insurance qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Details

Fortune 500 Company. Fast growing, dynamic organisation, dedicated to the development of its people.

Our organisation is actively committed to Innovation. Team members throughout our business live the Innovation Behaviours. This fosters an Innovation culture where new skills are learnt, ideas are shared and opportunities are created as we strive for better outcome.

The Role

The Role

As an Assistant Underwriter, you'll play a key role in supporting our underwriting team, working closely with experienced underwriters and brokers. This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical expertise, gain exposure to Financial Lines and General Liability, and establish a strong foundation for a long-term underwriting career.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide administrative support to the local and interstate underwriting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process renewals, new business, cancellations and endorsements

• Produce and issue policy documentation, including schedules, endorsements and certificates

• Manage broker enquiries, quotes and follow-ups in a timely manner

• Maintain accurate records, including registering submissions in underwriting systems

• Support underwriting operations, including inbox management, administrative tasks and workflow coordination

• Assist with risk research and debtor management to support underwriting decisions

The Candidate - Skills, Qualifications & Experience

About You

You are a motivated and detail-oriented insurance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy working collaboratively while also being confident working independently and managing competing priorities. You are keen to continue building your capability and develop your career in underwriting.

Essential

• Minimum two years' insurance experience, with a strong customer service and administrative background

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to process information quickly and accurately

• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and competing priorities

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently while maintaining a service-oriented approach

Desired

• Knowledge of general insurance products, with an understanding of underwriting and claims principles

• Interest in developing expertise in Financial Lines and General Liability

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline

• General Insurance qualifications