Underwriter, Workers’ Compensation (Hybrid Work)

iCare NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Gym subsidies

Learning opportunities

Extra leave

Health insurance discounts

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Inclusive culture

Job summary

icare is seeking an Underwriter to analyse risk, exposure and premium performance for a portfolio of medium to large employers within NSW's Workers Compensation scheme. You will use data and judgement to support fair, sustainable outcomes for employers, workers and the scheme.

You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders, broker partners and NSW employers across various industries to ensure underwriting decisions are informed, accurate and aligned to emerging trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting, insurance, financial services or a customer-focused banking and finance environment.
• Ability to analyse information, identify patterns and make sound recommendations based on evidence.
• Experience interpreting data and translating insights into meaningful business outcomes.
• Confidence building relationships and communicating complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to balance commercial, risk and service considerations.

Responsibilities

• Assess underwriting risk and exposure across a portfolio of medium and large customers throughout the policy lifecycle.
• Analyse claims, premium and scheme performance data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Recommend risk management and underwriting strategies that contribute to scheme sustainability.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to provide insights and guidance on underwriting and loss prevention matters.
• Build strong relationships with employers and external stakeholders, delivering a high-quality service experience.
• Prepare reports, analysis and recommendations that help leaders make informed business decisions.
• Support audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives across the underwriting function.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that improve understanding of underwriting services and outcomes across the business.

Skills

Underwriting

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Risk assessment

Job description

icare is seeking an Underwriter to analyse risk, exposure and premium performance for a portfolio of medium to large employers within NSW's Workers Compensation scheme. You will use data and judgement to support fair, sustainable outcomes for employers, workers and the scheme.

You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders, broker partners and NSW employers across various industries to ensure underwriting decisions are informed, accurate and aligned to emerging trends.