Marine Underwriter

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Company
HDI Global SE

Place of work
Sydney, Australia

Type of employment
Full-time

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**Marine Underwriter**
HDI Global in Australia is represented by HDI Global SE, Australia and
HDI Global Specialty SE - Australia. Both companies are headquartered
in Sydney with Branch offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and
Adelaide. Our team of local and empowered underwriting experts in
Australia provide a commercial and flexible underwriting approach,
which allows us to consider innovative ideas across all lines of our
general insurance business, distribution channels and markets.

HDI Global SE is Germany’s leading industrial insurer and has been
servicing German and European companies in Australia and New
Zealand since 1995. As an industrial lines insurer, HDI Global SE meets
the needs of SMEs, industrial companies and corporate customers with
insurance solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements
for Property, Construction, Casualty, Accident & Health, Marine, Cyber
and Motor Fleet risk. The company also has operations in more than 175
countries through foreign branch offices, subsidiary companies, and
network partners

HDI Global Specialty SE is wholly owned by HDI Global, being a strong and established player
in the insurance market. By housing the specialty activities of the Talanx Group in HDI Global
Specialty SE, we have created an excellent platform for putting together cross-business
segment expertise and network reach.

We are looking for an experienced Underwriter, to be based in our Sydney CBD office. You
will maintain and develop strong business relationships, make quality underwriting decisions
and deliver high quality service to our brokers. You will be responsible for underwriting key
broking partners Marine business, including the responsibility for making underwriting
recommendations and decisions within the referral process. You will have a demonstrated
knowledge of industries and the insurance market, excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, proven sales ability and a passion for customer service and building
relationships.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, proactive and professional individual to join our
underwriting team and grow our portfolio.

Your role:
Develop and foster existing and new broker relationships, along with
client relationships;
Review of Marine Cargo, Carriers, Project Cargo, Stock Throughput and
Commercial Hull risks, completing all necessary Underwriting duties;
Complete premium calculations for new business and renewals through
the premium rating systems and guidelines;
Issue and review of policy wordings as required;

Your benefits:
Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Mobile working

Family support

Company pension scheme

Company health management

Global Exposure: With operations in over 175 countries, HDI provides a truly global experience, offering local
policies for seamless coverage worldwide.
Industry Leadership: As part of the Talanx Group, HDI manages the Industrial Lines Division and is recognised
for financial strength with an A+ Outlook Stable rating from Standard & Poor's.
Dynamic Growth: Our commitment to Australasia is evident through expanding our customised insurance
and risk management solutions to corporate clients in the Pacific Region.

**Are you ready for the chance to really make a difference?**

Skills & Experience

Ideally 3 years Underwriting experience on either Marine, Energy, Liability
or Property lines;
Demonstrated ability to time manage and prioritise;
Exceptional communication and attention to detail;
Strong negotiation skills;
Proven track record of delivering results and fostering relationships;
HDI offers a values-based dynamic working environment, a flexible
approach to work, and a learning framework to support your continued
development.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and believe that
diversity and inclusion are critical to our future.

If you would like to become a member of the HDI team, please click on the
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Identify referral triggers according to HDI Global SE, Australia
Underwriting Guidelines and local branch underwriting authority and
escalate as necessary with recommendations;
Operate within the delegated underwriting license and underwriting
guidelines;
Work with HDI’s Risk Engineers to improve clients risk profiles by
discussing and following up risk recommendations;
Work with the team to ensure that business goals are met.