Senior Underwriter

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Suncorp Group Full time
  • Permanent role
  • Melbourne CBD location

The Senior Underwriter – Higher Hazard Property performs day to day operational underwriting functions within the national High Hazard Property team through the underwriting and negotiating of individual policy renewals, new business and mid-term policy adjustments.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Execute on the Higher Hazard Property product strategy and deliver key financial targets to drive profitable growth and increase market share.
  • Develop, deliver and execute a cohesive UW plan and service/value proposition to our intermediaries.
  • Emphasize solution-oriented underwriting by excelling in customer service fundamentals
  • Work closely with Distribution to build product market awareness and strengthen broker relationships to ensure a seamless experience for our intermediaries and mutual clients
  • Execute on the go-to-market proposition and distribution strategy for High Hazard Property focusing on existing partners and those with the highest growth potential.
  • Deliver comprehensive product training to key broker partners, supported by detailed risk appetite statements, loss bulletins, and other educational materials.

Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years commercial experience in property insurance
  • Demonstrated knowledge of portfolio, underwriting, reinsurance and pricing practices
  • Solid understanding of the general insurance industry, an understanding of the external marketplace when delivering to customers and brokers
  • Ability to drive accountability and commitment to the achievement of goals by setting goals that are aligned to Suncorp's strategic objectives.

Our culture:

Working as part of Suncorp you will have access to an unparalleled range of job opportunities across insurance and corporate services. We promote a high-performance culture where people are rewarded for effort and dedication. We recognise and value commitment and encourage our people to maintain a healthy balance between their career and personal time. Suncorp has been awarded Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for seven years in a row.

Employee benefits | Suncorp Group

We believe we are at our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact Luke.Morandini@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.

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