Head of Property Underwriting

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia Allianz Australia Full time

Fully utilise your expertise
- Leading global insurance organisation

At Allianz, we care for all the things that make you, you. For feeling like you belong. For a place where learning never stops. For growing new skills and opening up exciting possibilities. For your curiosity to thrive and help transform an industry. And when life twists, there’s flexibility for balance and the support you need. We know that flexible work comes in different forms, that’s why we’re embracing hybrid teams - enabling employees to maintain a balance of working both in the office and remote, supporting the needs of both the business and individual. So, come and share your ideas, give back and feel proud to be part of a company doing work that matters across climate change and mental health. Let’s care for everyone’s tomorrow so we can create a better future together.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the General Manager Underwriting, in this role you will lead the delivery and embedment of underwriting strategy and excellence for the Property product to achieve profitable growth in accordance with Allianz’s underwriting strategy and guidelines.

**Other key aspects of the role**:

- Collaborate with the Technical portfolio managers and SMEs to ensure alignment with Group Underwriting Standards
- As a holder of a level 5 underwriting licence this role acts as the underwriting referral point for profitable growth in the Property line of business.
- Support profitable new business opportunities and maximise conversion rates in line with business expectations and cycle management.
- Review, monitoring and initial approval of all Property business underwriting licences and licence amendments, while working within the technical framework.
- Build strong relationships with Technical and Broker Distribution, with a focus on supporting profitable underwriting.
- Work in partnership with the Head of Underwriting Enablement to manage the technical performance of the Underwriters and, when appropriate, remediate or control underwriting outside appetite.
- Support the maintenance of structures, pricing, and terms for reinsurance in collaboration with Reinsurance and Technical, including providing information as requested and engaging when appropriate on referral risk.

**Important to your success**:

- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Property underwriting and general insurance industry within a people-leader role managing a multi-layered organisation.
- Demonstrate detailed understanding of account and reinsurance structures
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing business strategies aligned to the organisation’s vision and purpose.
- Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, external partners and suppliers to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcomes.

**What's on offer?**

As we embed a customer-focused strategy across everything we do, you'll have an opportunity to drive innovation and transformation that delivers a tangible and meaningful impact on our people, our customers, and our community.

Enjoy a high-trust culture that empowers you to use your skills and abilities to achieve a meaningful impact.

Feel supported to give something a go - try different things, take on new responsibilities and explore opportunities.

Be part of a team that's open-minded, supportive, approachable and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.

Let’s care for tomorrow. For a career with plenty of room to grow. Care to join us?

LI-AllianzAU


**Job Level**:
Management

**Location**:

- Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000**Area of Expertise**:
Underwriting

**Unit**:
Allianz Australia

**Employing Entity**:
ALLIANZ AUSTRALIA SERVICES PTY LTD

**Job Type**:
Full-Time

**Remote Job**:
Hybrid working

**Employment Type**:
Permanent

**ID**:
35474



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