Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Manager

3 months ago


Sydney, Australia Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd Full time

Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Manager, Australia Professional Lines Division

**Description**

**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 Summary**:
We are seeking someone who is willing to contribute to the strategy and direction of the business and would be best suited to someone who wants the flexibility and authority to make decisions within an agreed framework. They will lead and develop a team of underwriters whilst having a positive influence on the broader Allied World operation in Australia.

**Job Duties**:

- Influence and execute the Professional Indemnity underwriting strategy for the Australian Professional Lines portfolio.
- Expand an existing portfolio of business by both developing existing relationships and with new prospective clients.
- Marketing Allied World products and value propositions to brokers in Australia.
- Be active in the general day-to-day underwriting function, including undertaking submission reviews, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions, and quote/binder/invoice authorizations.
- Act as an underwriting referral point making prudent referral decisions in-line with the Australian Professional Lines underwriting strategy and profitability targets.
- Oversee the Professional Indemnity suite of products, their development and suitability to market.
- Undertake people management as required and provide thought leadership and technical development of underwriters, particularly within the Professional Indemnity segment.
- Any other duties assigned by the manager

**Qualifications**

**Essential Requirements**:

- Proven experience in Professional Lines.
- A strong technical knowledge base of Professional Indemnity, but with the willingness and desire to continue to learn as risks evolve.
- Strong existing relationships with key distribution partners in Australia.
- Attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and ability to exercise strong judgment.
- Maintains and values a high level of professionalism, integrity and trust.
- The ability to collaborate and be part of a team culture.

**Working at Allied World**

Our team of over 1,500 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 Family - 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**

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

**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 Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion 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.

Job ID 2400001B



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