Farm Underwriter

1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Allianz Full time

Commercial Farm Underwriting Opportunity

At Allianz, we are seeking a talented Commercial Farm Underwriter to join our team in Sydney, NSW. As a Commercial Farm Underwriter, you will play a critical role in delivering a market-leading customer experience to our Broker partners in NSW and nationally.

About the Role

  • Action new business referrals and provide renewals and endorsements aligned to the Farm Underwriting Strategy, taking into account the needs and circumstances of customers.
  • Complete workflows such as new business referrals, renewals, and endorsements to ensure the delivery of quality products and services.
  • Manage relationships across a designated portfolio, focusing on underwriting Farm insurance within delegated authority limits.
  • Anticipate and provide solutions to customers' needs from available information, designing sustainable responses to suit their circumstances.
  • Ensure that business offerings are aligned with divisional objectives, portfolio balance, and Cycle Management strategies (growth and profit).
  • Maximise retention of assigned accounts and conduct timely reviews of renewal business in conjunction with internal requirements.
  • Underwrite in accordance with underwriting guidelines, actively managing the portfolio and applying remediation to stressed accounts to maintain a profitable position and manage inherent risks.
  • Stay abreast of market conditions and trends, maintaining a market presence in SA and the Farm community within Allianz, providing feedback to stakeholders and taking action to capitalise on business opportunities.
  • Ensure that appropriate actions are taken to adhere to contract certainty targets.

Requirements

  • Experience in the commercial lines of business is required; applicants from underwriting, account management, or broking backgrounds are considered.
  • Experience in a commercial underwriting role (Farm experience is desirable) in a general insurance organisation.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise effectively, organise tasks, and manage competing resources and demands.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to optimise business value to customers by delivering high-quality services and positive customer experiences.
  • Good attention to detail with the ability to interpret and analyse information, extract meaningful insights, and evaluate options for decision-making.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with clarity, impact, and influence.
  • Thorough understanding of account and reinsurance structures.
  • Ability to coach and influence people to develop individual and team potential.

What's on Offer

  • Be part of a team that is open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.
  • A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.
  • An employer that is committed to supporting your work/life balance and is always open to conversations about flexible and remote working.
  • Learn through being supported and encouraged to take on new challenges that will help you to develop new skills.
  • Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs to support you in taking control of your career development.
  • Access a range of benefits, such as discounts at retailers, travel firms, health insurers, gyms, and financial institutions.
  • Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, superannuation matching, salary sacrificing, novated leasing, and our referral bonus scheme.
  • The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program – own a piece of your employer.

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