Senior Underwriter

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ansvar Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Make a Difference at Ansvar

At Ansvar Insurance, we are transforming the way we operate. As specialists in the Care, Community, Faith, Education, and Heritage sectors, we are modernising our business while staying true to our purpose—protecting those who serve others.

As part of the Global Benefact Group, our profits fuel a global Movement for Good. All our available profits are donated to charities and good causes to improve communities.

About the role

Ansvar Australia, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Melbourne and Adelaide office.

Joining Ansvar as a Senior Underwriter takes your insurance career to the next level with genuine opportunities for professional growth and skill development. This role offers the exciting opportunity to write multiline business across our diverse mid-market portfolio, giving you exposure to multiple product areas and significantly broadening your underwriting expertise.

You'll enjoy genuine autonomy in underwriting medium to complex risks while having the backing of an experienced team. The role combines technical underwriting excellence with relationship building - you'll get out of the office regularly for broker and client visits across the Southern Region, making this role perfect for someone who values variety and human connection in their work.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in the growth and maintenance of profitable, sustainable business within the allocated Regions' portfolio of business
  • Undertake personal underwriting of the schemes and medium to large sized policies, including new business
  • Deliver professional and efficient customer service to brokers and distribution partners, as well as internal colleagues
  • Assist the Commercial Team Leader, Southern Region Manager and wider Underwriting and Distribution team in maximising the profitability of the Ansvar's portfolio
  • Contribute to the alignment of risk and compliance management practises within the allocated portfolio by sitting at the first line of defence
  • Contribute to developing a workplace learning environment

Knowledge, skills and experience

  • Multi-line property and casualty experience (or the hunger to develop it - we'll invest in your training)
  • Broker relationship skills - you love building genuine connections
  • Commercial lines expertise with at least 5 years of underwriting and business development experience
  • ANZIIF Associate qualification (completed or in progress) or relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Natural relationship builder who thrives in a collaborative, positive environment
  • Business passion - you're genuinely excited about insurance and driving results

What we can offer you

  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Reward & Recognition Program
  • Competitive Parental Leave Arrangement
  • Purchase additional Annual Leave opportunity
  • A range of Health and Wellbeing benefits available to colleagues and their families
  • Volunteering opportunities provided throughout the year
  • Flexible working conditions are part of our DNA, and our hybrid working practices enable colleagues to collaborate effectively whilst balancing personal needs
  • Participation in Ansvar's short term incentive scheme

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