Hybrid Sme Underwriter — Broker Growth & Risk

Qbe Insurance Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Hybrid working

20 weeks parental leave

Study support

Referral bonus

Job summary

AIG Insurance is seeking a Senior Casualty Underwriter for the Northern Region to lead underwriting of Commercial Casualty business across Australia, with a focus on renewal retention, broker relationships, and compliance obligations.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities for performance-based incentives and career development, plus support for study and professional growth as part of a national growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Casualty underwriting experience across broad Commercial segments (Primary Casualty, Excess/Umbrella).
• Proven ability to develop broker relationships with major broking houses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with influence capability.
• Understanding of pricing principles and profitability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and underwrite Commercial Casualty business within delegated authority.
• Achieve renewal retention targets and manage client administration and compliance.
• Expand market share by building relationships with key producers and clients.
• Provide timely production and portfolio reporting data to management.
• Contribute to growth strategies for Casualty business within budget objectives.
• Execute national and branch plans to meet budgets.

Skills

Casualty underwriting

Broker relationships

Communication skills

Pricing principles

Job description

Senior Casualty Underwriter, Northern Region

2000 Sydney AIG Insurance

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Job Description

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Casualty Underwriter to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Key accountabilities will include but not limited to:

• To develop and underwrite Commercial business, including renewal retention, administration services, marketing and compliance and legal obligations for business generated in Australia within delegated underwriting authority.
• Achieve agreed production targets by executing on strategic marketing objectives and action plans and developing broker relationships.
• Increase AIG market share within the Casualty segment through the development of relationships with key producers, clients and industry groups.
• Provide timely production and portfolio reporting numbers
• Assist in the development of strategies to grow profitable business within set budget objectives for Casualty business in Australia.
• Execute strategic plans to ensure budgets and plans are met, both branch and national.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Casualty Underwriting experience across a broad range of products including Primary Casualty, Excess/Umbrella in the Commercial segment
• Entrepreneurial and Solution based approach to Underwriting whilst maintaining and demonstrating a high degree of technical skill
• Proven working relationship with key Broking partners at the major broking houses
• Basic understanding of management reporting, Profitability assessment, understanding of financial impact, underwriting and pricing principals and relationship development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with the ability to influence people

Benefits

• Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and shares for eligible employees
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees

Salary

£116,981 - $129,492 (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading).