Liability Underwriter

Aon is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resource solutions. Our key advantage is our broad view of two of the most important issues in our economy today: risk and people. Utilising this advantage, we’re driven to empower economic and human possibility for clients, colleagues and communities around the world.

At Aon, you’ll be part of a team which will support and inspire you, and provide the opportunities and resources to develop your skills. It’s an environment which encourages you to achieve your best - together we’ll empower results.

**The Opportunity**

To enable us to continue the rapid growth of our Liability portfolio we are looking to appoint an Underwriter to ensure our retail and broker clients’ needs are fully met. Working within a small team of underwriters who will support and mentor you, you’ll develop your technical knowledge and key relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally through associated networking.

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Analysing, evaluating and rating qualifying business across a variety of industry segments.
- Covering a range of administrative responsibilities including new business, renewals and issuance of documentation such as Invoice, Adjustments, Policy Schedule and Certificates
- Responding to broker needs promptly and efficiently
- Developing value-add relationships to targeted intermediary markets, brokers nationally, and key stakeholders internally and externally.
- Assisting with enhancement of underwriting systems, the drive for innovation in product development and a range of ad-hoc projects as the business grows further
- Compliance with statutory, FSRA, industry, One Underwriting’s, our insurer’s and Aon policies and procedures
- Attendance at various industry conventions, such as the Sydney UAC event

**To be successful in this role you will display**:

- General Insurance experience is essential, business package or commercial Liability is highly regarded
- A background from an underwriting agency or insurer for at least 12 months
- Strong communication skills and high attention to detail
- Passion for providing exemplary and prompt service to the broking community, service is one area where we set ourselves apart from the market
- Teamwork, a great attitude and a willingness to continue to learn and establish your underwriting career.
- High level of computer literacy, with a knowledge of Microsoft Excel

This role will be reporting to a Portfolio Manager who will provide the opportunity to up-skill. You will be afforded the opportunity over time to work across various Liability products, building your brand and network.

**One Underwriting**

A core independent business unit within Aon Risk Solutions, One Underwriting operates under a separate AFSL and is a leading underwriting agency, providing insurance solutions offering local and international markets to our network of licensed general insurance brokers.

**Aon Culture & Benefits**

With close to 1600 employees, we are the largest organisation of our kind in Australia. Globally, we have an employee base of 69,000 people working across 120 countries. This allows us to gather the best thinking from around the world and deliver solutions locally. We provide colleagues with the support to make an impact, a team that will inspire you to achieve, and on-going opportunities for development.

**How we support our colleagues**

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

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