Underwriter

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia TAL Full time
Company Description

  • Refurbished Sydney 2000 CBD Office with WFH options
  • Free onsite gym and fitness studio, discounted Life & Income Insurance, LinkedIn Learning access
  • Base Salary + Super and potential of permanent placement after FTC
Welcome to This Australian Life.


From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we're all about.

We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence and retaining great talent.

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what's right, aim high, and work smart. Why not see where we can go?

Job Description:

TAL are seeking an Underwriter to join them initially on a 12 month contract covering Parental Leave. There could be permanent opportunities within TAL after the contract is completed.


As an Underwriter in our Group Underwriting team you will provide TAL's partners and members with quality underwriting services coupled with excellent customer service to ensure the best possible member experience.


What will you be responsible for?

  • Communicating openly to engage customers, peers, members and funds using a variety of communication strategies (face to face, written, telephone and presentations)
  • Contributing to a proactive, consistent customer experience across the underwriting team, identifying customer issues and opportunities to resolve them
  • Enthusiastically collaborating with other teams and colleagues continuing to build an inspiring and engaged highperformance culture

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Up to 5 years underwriting experience including previous underwriting authority limits, preferably within Group Underwriting within Life Insurance
  • A comprehensive understanding of the life insurance industry
  • Good working knowledge of professional standards and codes
  • Strong medical, financial and systems knowledge
  • Ability to work autonomously and with high attention to detail
  • Proven ability to think innovatively and challenge the status quo
  • Enjoy collaboration and maintaining relationships across the business.
You're always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And, you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.

Additional Information


Work is a big part of this Australian life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts.

We don't just say it; we do it.

We offer a workplace that's inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers.


We know the value of having different people from all walks of life, with varied points of view and attributes regardless of their age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status or any disabilities they might be living with.

We strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace where a sense of belonging encourages people to bring their full selves to work.

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves.

Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day.

Risk management is everyone's responsibility.

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