Underwriter Casualty, Brooklyn

**Underwriter Casualty, Brooklyn**

Melbourne, VIC

**Join Our Dynamic Team at Brooklyn Underwriting as a Casualty Underwriter**

Brooklyn Underwriting, a division of AXA XL, presents an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Casualty Underwriter to join our innovative and dynamic team in Melbourne, VIC.

We are a highly accomplished underwriting operation with over two decades of experience. We offer customised, market-specific solutions supported by specialist underwriting teams in Property, Casualty, Financial Lines, Marine, and Specialty. Our award-winning underwriting team is dedicated to delivering the best to our ever-growing customer base.

At Brooklyn Underwriting, we foster a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and inclusivity, celebrating diversity and valuing each team member's unique perspective. Join us in a supportive work family where your contributions are recognised and appreciated.

**Why Join Us**:

- ** Growth and Development**: Plenty of opportunities to grow and advance in your career.
- ** Supportive Environment**: Work within a supportive and diverse team that values your contribution.
- ** Great Bonus Structure**: Rewarding performance with a competitive bonus structure.
- ** Exciting Challenges**: Build something great and impact the company's future.
- ** Fun Workplace**: Enjoy a vibrant environment fostering creativity and camaraderie.

**DISCOVER your opportunity**

As a Casualty Underwriter at Brooklyn Underwriting, you will profitably grow the assigned portfolio through strategies such as thorough risk assessments, portfolio analysis, business development, strategic underwriting approach, relationship management, and continuous learning.

What will your essential responsibilities include?
- ** Risk Assessment**: Conduct thorough risk assessments of potential clients and policies to ensure that the company is taking on profitable business. Identify high-quality risks that align with the company's underwriting guidelines and have the potential for long-term profitability.
- ** Portfolio Analysis**: Regularly analyse your existing portfolio to identify areas for growth and improvement. Evaluate the performance of current policies, identify trends, and assess opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional coverage.
- ** Business Development**: Engage with brokers, clients, and industry professionals to source new business opportunities. Attend networking events, industry conferences, and seminars to expand your professional network and generate leads for potential opportunities.
- ** Underwriting Strategy**: Develop a strategic underwriting approach that balances risk management with profitability. Set clear underwriting guidelines, pricing strategies, and risk appetite to ensure the portfolio remains healthy and profitable.
- ** Relationship Management**: Build strong relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders to foster loyalty and trust. Provide exceptional service, be responsive to inquiries, and proactively address any issues or concerns to maintain satisfaction and retention.
- ** Continuous Learning**: Stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in the insurance industry. Continuously enhance your knowledge and skills through training, certifications, and professional development opportunities to stay competitive and drive portfolio growth.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager.

**SHARE your talent**

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

- ** Education**: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field of business or finance. Advanced certifications or courses related to underwriting would be beneficial.
- ** Experience**: Proven experience in the insurance sector, particularly in liability underwriting. Demonstrated success in business development and developing underwriting roles. Familiarity with underwriting processes, risk assessment, and policy analysis.
- ** Skills**: Strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, negotiation skills, collaborative work approach, and proficiency in underwriting tools, industry knowledge, and software systems.

**FIND your future**

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a strong and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

**Inclusion & Diversity**

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and