Underwriter
2 months ago
Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position to be based in the Melbourne office:
Underwriter SME
What can you expect?
You will underwrite business in accordance with the Victor Insurance business plan within set underwriting rules, service standards and within designated underwriting authority.
Victor offers a connected culture of talented, inspired individuals, and a work environment where colleagues can grow and succeed. We value diversity in thought and background and are looking for individuals who are up for the challenge of creating the insurance enterprise of the future. If that’s you, join us on our journey—because together, we are all Victors.
Victor Insurance Managers LLC (“Victor”) is one of the world’s largest managing general underwriters with locations in the US, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Australia. It handles more than $3.7 billion USD in premium on behalf of numerous insurance carriers, through a large network of more than 20,000 active insurance agents and brokers. With deep, specialized underwriting expertise, the company provides a wide range of insurance solutions – from specialty property and casualty and professional liability insurance to group and retiree benefits. Victor is committed to building on 65-plus years of experience to develop products that address risk in new and evolving areas. For more information, visit www.victorinsurance.com.
What is in it for you?
At Marsh McLennan, we recognise that our most important asset is our people. We also know the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote an inclusive culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working, a dress to suit policy, health reimbursements, and much more We offer:
- A professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organization.
- A great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues.
- Genuine work life balance – flexible working.
- Great training and development opportunities to help drive your career path.
We will count on you to:
- Achieve underwriting results and growth (through new business and renewals) in accordance with plan and budget.
- Determine the acceptability, conditions and pricing of routine moderate to complex insurance risks and agree coverage within business strategy, risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and product offerings within designated authority level.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, underwriting acceptance levels, systems and underwriting guidelines.
- Identify new business opportunities within underwriting appetite.
- Ensure adherence at all times to the underwriting guidelines.
- Assist the Senior Underwriter with the renewal process, endorsements and new business quotations within authority.
- Actively and methodically manage the scheme renewal process, including timely preparation of renewal submissions to the Capital Provider/Insurer.
- Identify process improvement opportunities.
- Build and develop relationships with brokers, the broader Marsh business and with Capital Providers/Insurers.
- Deliver first-rate service to brokers whilst managing insurer interaction professionally and sensitively, observing strict confidentiality and discretion.
- Ensure timely and accurate responses to brokers and other stakeholders.
- Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for customers and brokers.
What you need to have:
- Demonstrated experience in Underwriting multi or single line commercial business and domestic products.
- Broad insurance industry knowledge.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products in particular Microsoft Excel.
- Previous experience with Sunrise / Underwriting System favourable.
- Ability to deliver results on time and in full.
- Excellent and confident communicator in all forms.
- Team player with high integrity and energy.
What makes you stand out:
- Underwriter farm experience
- ANZIIF Associate Insurance qualifications.
About Marsh:
Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. Note: the changes to our hybrid work policy do not apply to officially designated remote workers and are subject to any works council or local legal requirement.
Please note: All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check including criminal record check, previous employment history and financial stability. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia.
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