Underwriter

**Overview**:

- FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.The Client Service Team have an opening for an
- **Underwriter **who will provide support to the department and in turn, to the wider Operation given the importance of the Underwriting role. This is a full-time, in-office, permanent position, which is based in
- **Melbourne**. The position will report to the Assistant Client Service Manager.-
Working as a critical team member on large and complex accounts under the leadership of the account manager, the underwriter supports underwriting decisions and implementation across the program. This includes risk selection, risk assessment, and risk transfer decisions that support development and retention of a profitable book of business for the mutual benefit of FM Global and its clients. As an underwriter you’ll be involved in understanding the risk quality and exposure of an account, data collection and analysis, reviewing and issuing insurance policies, developing client relationships and proposal development. Supporting new business is also a key aspect of the role.-
Taking on a role as an Underwriter can open many new career opportunities for you, in Account Management, Sales, and specialist Underwriting roles, as well as roles in management. By learning about one of the core areas of FM Global’s business, you’ll have exposure to some very high profile and large Australian companies and gain firsthand experience about how FM Global develops relationships with clients and brokers,***Responsibilities**:

- Gains and maintains a good knowledge of the underwriting requirements, policy terms and conditions, profitability analysis, and pricing. This is to assist the Account Manager in determining a sustainable and profitable underwriting position.
- Assists the Account Manager in account servicing activities. Including: handling reinsurance procurement, preparing for internal and external meetings, presentations and proposals. This involvement helps develop account management awareness and effective presentation skills.
- Applies interpersonal skills to build relationships with Client Service Team members working in a variety of roles from processing to engineering to account management and Staff Underwriting.

**Qualifications**:
**Qualifications, skills and experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
- Two Years Insurance, Engineering or Financial Services industry Experience. Prior experience in client facing role highly regarded.
- Strong technical aptitude, analytical & problem solving skills. Can prioritise work and meet deadlines, good with technology, and strong attention to detail.
- Polished and professional communication (written and verbal). Can build rapport with others easily and comfortably, comfortable with being in a client facing role at times.

We offer our employees a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, rich health and well-being programs, volunteer days and so much more

FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.

Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position.