Senior Farm Underwriter, SA
Allianz
- Adelaide, SA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing and securing more complex New Business and Renewals and providing technical support, coaching and leadership to the region underwriters and the broader Underwriting team.
- Taking Technical/Underwriting ownership of New Business prospecting and pipelining and manage more complex renewal processes.
- Leading and coaching team members to develop capability and to build high performing, collaborative and engaged teams.
- Managing workflows for Complex Accounts, such as New Business, Policy Maintenance and Renewals, to ensure delivery of quality service standards.
- Ensuring business bound is aligned with divisional objectives and portfolio balance (growth and profit).
- Identifying profitable new business opportunities and maximising conversion/strike rate of desired business.
- Maximising retention of preferred accounts and reviewing renewal and new business and planning negotiations with Distribution and other Underwriting staff.
- Conducting ongoing market intelligence gathering through liaison with Brokers, reviewing data and assessing risk.
- Underwriting insurance risks in area of responsibility, adhering to underwriting guidelines and standards.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and industry accreditations, where necessary.
- Extensive experience in a commercial underwriting role (Farm experience is desirable) in a general insurance organisation with a detailed understanding of account and reinsurance structures. Previous experience in Underwriting/Client management at an insurer or a broker is highly desired.
- Adept at proactively building and maintaining professional relationships and networks to enhance industry positioning, exchange knowledge and elicit beneficial outcomes.
- Deep understanding of relevant regulatory and/or legislative compliance requirements that impact the organisation.
- Proven analytical and critical thinking capability to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends and links that inform judgments and solutions.
- Pays high attention to detail by completing tasks with thoroughness and accuracy and has the ability to quickly identify errors or inconsistencies within information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with clarity, impact and influence.
- Be part of a team that's open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.
- A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.
- An employer that is committed to supporting your work/life balance and is always open to conversations about flexible & remote working.
- Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs, to support you in taking control of your career development.
- Access a range of benefits, such as discounts at retailers, travel firms, health insurers, gyms and financial institutions.
- Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, superannuation matching, salary sacrificing, novated leasing and our referral bonus scheme.
- The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer.