Underwriter, Australia Commercial Division

Allied World; Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider in Australia seeks a motivated individual to join their team. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, conducting technical risk analysis, and underwriting commercial property risks. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and organizational skills and be towards building relationships within the Australian market. This role offers access to a global network and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Membership in a global network

Structured coaching program

Access to learning tools

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills required for liaisons with clients and brokers.
• Ability to develop strong relationships quickly.
• Good understanding of natural catastrophe/weather peril risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and coaching internally and externally.
• Conduct insurance technical risk analysis and underwriting.
• Maintain relationships with intermediaries and customers.

Skills

Expert advice

Technical risk analysis

Underwriting functions

Strong organization skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Underwriting system

Job description

Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

This role is part of a growing team. We are looking for a motivated, results driven, and customer focused self-starter. The ideal candidate is well organized, works well as an individual but takes and appreciates a collaborative approach and works well as part of a team when needed.

courteous and timely manner to deliver high standards of responsiveness and customer satisfaction.

• Provide expert advice, guidance and coaching internally to less experienced team members, as well as externally to brokers, clients and peers; contribute to raising standards and expertise across the technical community.
• Insurance technical risk analysis including application of rating and natcat models, analysis and tailoring of policy schedules, wordings, endorsements etc.
• Lifecycle policy servicing including coverage amendments, credit control, input in regular reporting, and various other process administrative tasks.
• Maintain ongoing contact to intermediaries as well as customers, including participation in strategy meetings, roadshows, underwriter presentations, site surveys and other market meetings.
• Underwrite a broad variety of commercial property risks, including commercial package risks.
• General underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, account research, pricing analysis, review of terms and conditions, preparation for client meetings, exposures and completion of underwriting worksheet.
• Perform extensive account analysis according to underwriting guidelines which to include thorough review of underwriting application/submission.
• Continue to grow current market presence and build relationships within the Australian Commercial market whilst representing and promoting Allied World in a professional manner.
• Ensure receipt of and review of outstanding information (including underlying/followed policies) to ensure consistency with the terms and conditions agreed at binding.
• Good understanding of natcat/weather peril risks and how to assess them.
• Existing broker and customer relationships, or the experience and ability to develop strong relationships quickly, with possible prior experience in marketing and negotiation.
• Must be highly articulate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – required for significant liaison with clients, brokers, others teams within Allied World and building strong working relationships.
• Highly computer literate, with an advanced level proficiency using an underwriting system.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is a must.
• Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Good attention to detail and quantitative skills.
• Overall, team player with collaborative outlook.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,500 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.