Senior Liability Underwriter

Create impact as a Senior Liability Underwriter (WA).

For over 165 years, CGU has been insuring ambition. Part of Insurance Australia Group (known as IAG), we're a leading commercial, rural and personal lines insurer and a top-three provider of workers compensation insurance.

Your Role

Create impact in your next career move and join the fun and supportive CGU team as a Senior Liability Underwriter focused on our Western Australia market. Utilise your mastery of general insurance underwriting principles and techniques to assess moderate to complex liability risks and leverage your strategic knowledge and involvement in trade and industry to deliver real customer and stakeholder satisfaction.

Working alongside our account management and business development teams, collaborate with agents and brokers to craft customised coverage solutions through expert negotiation. With solid experience under your belt, bring your wealth of knowledge in general liability insurance and risk management to the table, while delivering unparalleled customer service with a focus on responsiveness. Join us and make your mark in the ever-evolving landscape of liability underwriting.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity, and we welcome applicants from throughout Australia to service our WA accounts.
Responsibilities

• Apply underwriting strategy with respect to target markets and accounts in area of responsibility.
• Underwrite Liability insurance risks adhering to underwriting guidelines and standards.
• Liaise with account management and business development teams to support account management and procurement.
• Support and mentor the team, provide guidance as appropriate and takes responsibility for personal development.
• Support the management of the Liability portfolio across underwriting processing and credit management, documentation issuance and general servicing and management of liability risks
• Build and develop relationships with customers (internal and external), including partner agent and broker visits to nurture relationships and opportunities.

About You

• Solid experience in general liability underwriting, insurance risk management, liability broking or related roles.
• Experience with insurance legal and regulatory environments, as well as risk analysis and selection.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with insurance agents, brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in evaluating general insurance risks and determining coverage terms.
• Problem-solving abilities to address complex underwriting scenarios and negotiate terms with stakeholders.
• Customer-centric approach to understanding client needs and providing responsive service.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Pricing, Portfolio Management and intermediary account management.
• An insurance qualification e.g. ANZIIF Cert IV or in the process of working towards. Add

Applications close Sunday 2 November, 23:59pm AEDT.

Joining CGU, you'll have access to a raft of benefits from across the Group:

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance
• 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carers
• Compassionate leave including Sorry Business, early pregnancy loss and extended family bereavement
• Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy
• Discounts on every day and special occasion items
• Great employee network communities
• Community volunteer days and team volunteer activities
• Award-winning recognition and reward program
• employment type eligibility criteria apply

About Us
As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That's not just words. It's our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

We're ready for you. Apply today.