Insurance Underwriter

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia IAG Full time

**About the Role**

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Underwriter - Complex Risk Specialist to join our team in Australia and New Zealand.

This is a full-time, permanent role open to candidates in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. We work flexibly with a mix of work from home and the office.

As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to mentor and provide technical support to others while bringing your expertise to underwrite moderate-to-highly complex insurance risks in Construction and Engineering, adhering to underwriting guidelines and standards.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in General Insurance (with experience in Construction & Engineering preferred), proven current knowledge of product and industry, and strong focus on customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Underwrite complex insurance risks in Construction and Engineering
  • Mentor and provide technical support to junior team members
  • Develop and maintain established broker relationships in the market

About You

  • 5 or more years' experience in General Insurance (with experience in Construction & Engineering preferred)
  • Proven current knowledge of product and industry
  • Strong focus on customer needs and ability to anticipate needs
  • Extensive experience in risk analysis and selection
  • Tertiary degree or equivalent and an Insurance qualification e.g. ANZIIF Cert IV or in the process of working towards;

What We Offer

  • Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum
  • 13% superannuation as standard
  • Access up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance
  • Flexibility and support so you can live life to the full
  • Be part of a net zero business by 2050

Company Overview

IAG is the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, underwriting over $AUD13 billion of premium per annum. We're a tech and research facility, a hub for climate change experts, and a centre of resilience design.



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