Senior Underwriter

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Join my client as a Senior Construction Underwriter, offering expert advice and technical support within delegated authorities.


Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate risk for all quotation types, underwriting new business, renewals, endorsements, and adjustments.
• Analyze and resolve complex risks in line with underwriting guidelines.
• Issue quotes promptly and accurately.
• Maintain relationships with intermediaries through visits and effective communication.
• Respond to broker inquiries professionally and within service standards.
• Provide specialist advice on company products and services.
• Underwrite profitable business and monitor financial performance.
• Mentor staff on underwriting guidelines.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years' insurance industry experience or relevant degree.
• Minimum 3 years' underwriting experience.
• Strong administration and interpersonal skills.
• Clear understanding of corporate objectives.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Underwriter Central, Policy Wordings, Microsoft Outlook, and more.

Company benefits:

• Study Assistance – completing further study through the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF). Completely funded, for all employees to complete Cert IV in General Insurance, Diploma, Tier 1 and Tier 2
• Leave Benefits – 1 day paid volunteer leave per year, paid flexible leave (up to 4 days), or purchase up to 4 weeks’ of additional annual leave
• Group Insurance – Life, Total Permanent Disability and Salary Continuance Insurance
• Bonus Incentive Scheme – based on employee performance and achievement of KPIs
• Travel Insurance – for all work and leisure travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Gym Membership
• Hybrid Work – generally this is 3 days per week at home and 2 from the office.
• 12 weeks’ gender-equal paid parental leave
• Weekly fruit baskets

*This role is based in Queensland and offers work-from-home/flexible working*