Underwriter, Australia Commercial Division

Aoz Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd (Australia Branch); Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Global network access

Structured coaching program

Learning and development resources

Descripción de la vacante

AOZ Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd (Australia Branch) invites an experienced underwriter to join our Melbourne team. You will handle a broad range of commercial property risks, provide expert advice to brokers and clients, and support training for junior staff.

The role emphasizes timely, courteous service and adherence to underwriting standards. You will build relationships in the Australian market, participate in strategy meetings and market events, and ensure consistency with policy

Formación

• Ideally 2+ years of SME Package trading or technical lines insurance experience.
• Strong natcat/weather peril risk knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; liaison with clients, brokers and teams.

Responsabilidades

• Manage customer interactions with brokers and end customers in a courteous, timely manner.
• Provide expert underwriting guidance and coaching to junior staff and peers.
• Underwrite commercial property risks and analyze policy terms, endorsements, and schedules.
• Contribute to growing Allied World’s market presence in the Australian Commercial market and build strong client relationships.
• Ensure information is reviewed and aligned with binding terms and underwriting guidelines.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship building

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Herramientas

Underwriting system

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Duties

Manage customer interactions (including intermediaries and the end customer) in an efficient, 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 including 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.

Qualifications

Ideally 2+ years of SME Package trading or technical lines insurance experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. 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 a collaborative outlook.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,650 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 — 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 Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners. 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 Holding Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in a non-traditional ways. Allied work is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religions 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.

To learn more, visit awac.com , or follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Take the next step in your career with us. Allied World is the perfect spot for driven professionals who thrive on collaboration and knowledge. We believe that when our talented team members work together, our clients get the best results. We celebrate diverse perspectives and offer growth opportunities through training, mentoring, and career development. Our people are our greatest asset, and we're proud of our exceptional team.