Underwriting Assistant, Australia Commercial

Underwriting Assistant, Australia Commercial Division

**Description**

**Take the next step in your career with us **.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

**Job Summary**:
Providing underwriting support to the Commercial Underwriting department in Brisbane, whilst developing technical underwriting capabilities.

**Job Duties**:

- Responsible for general underwriting functions including submission review, account research, pricing analysis, review of terms and conditions, preparation for client meetings, exposures and completion of underwriting worksheet.
- Preparation of quotes and invoices in the underwriting system as directed by underwriters.
- Timely processing of Policy/Endorsements onto the underwriting system.
- Provide general assistance during underwriting/brokering process.
- Perform underwriting referrals with more senior underwriters / manager following account analysis.
- Maintenance of underwriting files in an orderly and consistent manner, including filing and scanning of underwriting documents.
- Stay current with respect to major market and industry issues and developments
- Correspond with brokers on all administrative issues, including premium collection; final contract value adjustments and outstanding underwriting information.
- Support the departmental Vice President by producing regular management Information and bespoke reports as required.
- Other duties as may be assigned.

**Qualifications**

**Qualifications, Skills and Experience**:

- Ideally, graduate-level individual with professional insurance qualification ACII (or equivalent), already obtained or willingness to study towards the qualification.
- Articulate with good communication and interpersonal skills required for liaison and relationship building with clients, brokers and internal stakeholders.
- Highly computer literate with an advanced level proficiency using an underwriting system and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Knowledge of Genius and Openbox would be a distinct advantage.
- Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting deadlines and conflicting priorities.
- Good attention to detail and quantitative skills.
- A team player with a collaborative outlook

**Working at Allied World**

Our team of over 1,500 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

- **Instant membership in the Allied World Family - a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey**
- **A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program**
- **Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources**

**Global Presence**

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

**Our Business**

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

Job ID 2400000V