Senior Property Underwriter

Senior Property Underwriter – Commercial - Melbourne Vic

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We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

The Commercial division is Allianz Australia's largest distribution channel whose customers include Commercial, Corporate and international buyer groups throughout Australia and New Zealand. We currently have an opening for a Senior Property Underwriter to join the Melbourne team to work on ISR property business, focusing on both new business and renewals.

About the role

• Underwriting complex new business and renewals in line with the AAL Underwriting Framework, ASU, and delegated authority limits.
• Providing technical leadership, coaching, and support to regional underwriters and contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Managing workflows for complex accounts to ensure high-quality service delivery and alignment with growth and profitability goals.
• Identifying and converting profitable new business opportunities while maintaining strong retention rates through effective broker engagement.
• Building strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and providing accurate risk assessments and escalation recommendations.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and industry accreditations, with extensive experience in a commercial underwriting role within a complex, matrixed general insurance organization. Experience in underwriting ISR risks nis required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships, exchange industry knowledge, and achieve beneficial outcomes.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks effectively.
• In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory and legislative compliance requirements impacting the organization.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and making informed, data-driven decisions
• A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We're committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to  for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. 

Senior Property Underwriter in Melbourne CBD