Construction Insurance Underwriter

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Suburban Rail Loop Authority Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Insurance Underwriter to join our team at the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA). As a key member of our Construction Insurance Team, you will be responsible for providing specialized advice and solutions for Victoria's major infrastructure plans, known as the Big Build, as well as other major project activity across our State.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide timely, fit-for-purpose advice and solutions to support the implementation of the optimum client risk transfer model.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to ensure the availability of a contemporary, best practice construction products that are priced competitively relative to the private sector and meets the insurance needs across VMIA's entire client base.
  • Engage with the Head of Construction, Major Construction Project Lead and Senior Underwriter, and other underwriters in the Construction Team to shape the insurance strategy strategically and proactively for our clients.
  • Protect the client, product, and program integrity by ensuring the currency and accuracy of policy information is maintained within VMIA systems.
  • Develop relationships and networks with leading stakeholders across the insurance sectors including public and private industry to ensure currency of knowledge, information, expertise, and practice in the VMIA.

About You

  • You have a strong technical background, including the ability to navigate and interpret policy wordings to ensure that the insurance provisions of construction contracts are achievable and compliant.
  • You have sound strategic and conceptual thinking and planning capability.
  • You have well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to positively engage and influence internal and external stakeholders.
  • You have an ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
  • You are a natural networker utilising your strong relationship skills to be a prominent member of the VMIA and wider insurance industry.

What We Offer

  • Flex Work - VMIA is supportive of hybrid working to help our people perform at their best.
  • Parenting support - VMIA provides 14 weeks paid parental leave (after six months of service) for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carer.
  • Learning and development - You'll be encouraged to achieve your career goals in our progressive learning organisation supported by in-house training programs, an annual investment of up to $2,500 in your learning and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, and annual performance and development planning.
  • Culture and lifestyle - People are at the heart of everything we do On offer are an office in the heart of the city in an iconic building with end of trip facilities, access to one day per year paid Volunteer leave, assistance with transitioning through life stages such as welcoming a new baby or retirement.

About VMIA

VMIA is the Victorian Government's insurer and risk adviser, covering the people and projects that help Victorians thrive. We're an agency in the Department of Treasury and Finance portfolio, established under the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority Act, and report to the Assistant Treasurer.

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