Underwriting Assistant

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Gallagher Full time

Our passion for insurance is evident from our response to the first inquiry through all life stages of a policy, including claims handling. Drawing upon our collective knowledge and experience we anticipate the needs of our brokers and their clients, creating innovative products and risks solutions across a broad range of insurance classes.

Our products, combined with exceptional service, demonstrate our commitment. Building upon a foundation of mutual respect and a desire to add value for the benefit of our brokers’ businesses, we inspire loyalty and long-standing relationships with our brokers.

The role of Underwriter is primarily responsible for the following:

- The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Property Underwriting team and deliver high quality client service.
- Preparation of quotes on new business and renewal submissions in line with Pen’s underwriting guidelines incorporating administration, accumulation checks for all renewals, claims histories and survey requirements
- Calculation of midterm endorsement premiums
- Arranging surveys and ensuring risk recommendations are implemented.
- Liaising with our Off Shore Service centre to ensure policies are invoiced and issued within SLAs
- Adhoc reporting and portfolio data clean up

Your motivated personality and can-do attitude along with experience in the following are essential for this role;
- Minimum 1 year Insurance experience
- Property insurance experience desirable or willingness to learn
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both in verbal and written forms
- Superior problem resolution and decision making skills
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Any offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the completion of relevant pre-employment background checks. All applicants are required to undergo employment screening through probity checks prior to commencing._
- Pen Underwriting is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices._



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