Underwriter

5 months ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -icare Full time

**Permanent opportunity, Kent St, CBD Sydney and one day in Parramatta**:

- **Salary from $106k plus superannuation & company benefits on offer**:

- **Hybrid working environment**

**About the Role**

Review and analyse the underwriting risk and exposure for a portfolio of medium & large customers, across the policy life cycle, and recommend management strategies to support the ongoing viability of the Scheme

**Benefits**
- A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- icare day - access to an extra day’s leave
- Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
- Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

**Duties**

It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as an Underwriter you will:

- Review and analyse the underwriting risk and exposure for a portfolio of medium & large customers, across the policy life cycle, and recommend management strategies to support the ongoing viability of the Scheme.
- Provide advice and guidance to Workers Insurance leaders from a loss prevention perspective to support Scheme viability.
- Analyse Scheme information to ensure premium adequacy and accuracy, and that premiums are adjusted to reflect emerging trends in claims experience.
- Provide a high quality customer experience for both internal and external customers.
- Liaise and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support improved understanding of Scheme arrangements.
- Prepare and collate data from a range of sources to generate reports on Scheme performance and to provide the basis for recommendations and commentary to management.
- Support the process of internal audit to ensure that any performance issues are promptly identified and addressed.
- Support the development and implementation of initiatives to market the services of the Underwriting team to ensure that they are well understood by the business and customers.

**Skills & Experience**
- A combination of Underwriting or Insurance experience in banking and finance industry in a customer service capacity
- Underwriting experience in workers compensation would be preferred
- Exceptional communication skills
- Legislation knowledge
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and management
- Value driven and values working in a team environment
- A passion for people and building strong networks

**Culture**

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.

**About the Company**

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
- For more information about icare visit our website
- **icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted**
- We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.


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