Underwriter, Australia Commercial Division

AWAC; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allied World is seeking an experienced underwriter to manage interactions with intermediaries and clients, provide expert guidance, and underwrite broad commercial property risks in the Australian market. The role involves technical risk analysis, policy scheduling, and ongoing lifecycle servicing, with emphasis on building strong broker and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in SME Package or technical lines, strong English communication, and advanced MS Office skills, ready

Qualifications

• 2+ years SME Package trading or technical lines insurance experience.
• Strong understanding of natcat/weather peril risks.
• Existing broker/client relationships, or ability to develop them quickly.
• Highly articulate with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage customer interactions with intermediaries and end customers to deliver high standards of responsiveness and satisfaction.
• Provide expert advice, coaching internally to staff and externally to brokers/clients; raise standards across the technical community.
• Underwrite a broad variety of commercial property risks, including commercial package risks.
• Perform underwriting submission reviews, account research, pricing analysis, and terms/conditions preparation for client meetings.

Connaissances

Underwriting

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Outils

Underwriting system

MS Office

Description du poste

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.

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.

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