Financial Lines Underwriter

FTA Insurance; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

FTA Insurance in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Financial Lines Underwriter or Broker to join our team. In this full-time role you will underwrite a portfolio of financial lines products and develop broker relationships, while mentoring junior underwriters and collaborating with the team.

You will stay ahead of market conditions and contribute to underwriting strategies and processes. The successful candidate will have 2+ years in financial lines underwriting or broking, with strong

Qualifications

• Experience as a financial lines underwriter or broker in general insurance.
• Ability to build and maintain broker relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing brokers and develop new brokers.
• Underwrite a portfolio of financial lines insurance products, including Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, Cyber liability, and combined Prof Ind/GL.
• Stay up-to-date with market conditions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of underwriting strategies and process.
• Mentor and train more junior underwriters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Job description

FTA Insurance is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Financial Lines Underwriter or Broker to join our team in our Melbourne office. In this full-time role, you will play a key part in developing and maintaining relationships with brokers, underwriting your own portfolio, assisting other underwriters in the team with their underwriting and providing exceptional service to our brokers.

What you'll be doing

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing brokers and develop new brokers
• Underwrite a portfolio of financial lines insurance products, including Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, Cyber liability, and combined Prof Ind/GL.
• Stay up-to-date with market conditions
• Contribute to the development and implementation of underwriting strategies and process
• Mentor and train more junior underwriters

What we're looking for

• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship buidling ability
• 2+ years' experience as a financial lines underwriter or broker in general insurance
• Proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must have current Australian work authorisation rights

What we offer

At FTA Insurance, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement. You will also have access to ongoing training and development programs to help you achieve your career goals.

About us

FTA is a Lloyd's Coverholder and 5* Excellence Award UW agency specialising in Professional Indmenity, D&C Insurance, IT liability, Management Liability, General Liability, and Cyber. FTA provide Better Cover as Sharp Prices with Fast Turn Around. FTA's culture is a supportive and inclusive one where we all work as a team.