Insurance Underwriter

1 week ago

Australia McNeil & Co. Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Insurance Underwriter to join our team at McNeil & Co. as an Executive Assurance Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting new and existing business within set guidelines, authority levels, and service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure quality of underwriting activities is within limitations of company policy and in accordance with underwriting standards.
  • Prepare reports on portfolio performance and maintain credit control of business within the portfolio.
  • Participate in audits, Peer Review Process, and any other compliance requirements.
  • Ensure all documentation is accurate and complete and conforms with organizational guidelines.
  • Work with other stakeholders to maximize underwriting opportunities, minimize expenses, and achieve operations and service targets.
  • Underwrite Executive Assurance products in accordance with Arch Guidelines to ensure profitability and provide a positive contribution to tangible book value for Arch.
  • Maintain and develop key broker relationships through consistent visitation, ensuring high-level customer service.
  • Provide timely service of requests and ensure administration of tasks in a timely manner.
  • Develop and execute new business opportunities interacting with existing and new brokers, including a systematic approach to broker networking.
  • Work with Senior Underwriters and Management on future product development.
  • Assist with implementation of distribution strategy with other profit centers and identify any cross-sell opportunities.
  • Comply with relevant laws and regulations, industry codes, and Arch organization standards.
  • Apply efficient, effective, and sound underwriting practices to new business, mid-term alterations, and renewal management.
  • Process and document issuance of new business, renewals, and endorsements ensuring all interactions are performed efficiently and effectively adhering to the required processes for each transaction type.
  • Ensure that all relevant correspondence is saved on relevant systems and that underwriting notes and thought processes and ratings are clearly detailed in the underwriting notes section.
  • Respond to inquiries/requests (such as certificates of currency) from brokers within agreed service standards.
  • Ensure reporting spreadsheets are up to date.
  • Expected to travel as required by the business.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Experience working in financial services, ideally with knowledge of the legislative framework.
  • Experience in the same or similar role - minimum 2 years.
  • Tertiary qualifications - desirable but not essential.
  • Demonstrate a proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • An organized and methodical approach to working practices and meeting deadlines.
  • Knowledge of the Australian insurance regulatory and compliance environment.
  • Sound analytical skills with the ability to prioritize while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and contribute as part of a team, with the ability to work autonomously when required.
  • Ability to provide a high level of service to external stakeholders.
  • Ability to find possible solutions to complex underwriting problems within defined guidelines.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of underwriting practices and the insurance market.

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