Senior Underwriter

Posted 07 July 2021
Salary$120,000 - $140,000 TEC
Job type Permanent
Reference3223951

Job description

Join a team of experienced underwriters, specialising in agriculture and farm insurance. This role will be responsible for the case management of general underwriting, ensuring alignment between client and business philosophy.
  • Manage business complexities and recommend improvements to processes and service
  • Provide mentorship to junior underwriters
  • Excellent company benefits, including flexible work arrangements and leave packages
The Company

An opportunity has arisen with an Australian company backed by a globally successful insurance provider. With a strong client base in combination with experienced commercial growth, this company is now looking to broaden their risk team with the addition of a Senior Underwriter.

The Role

As a Senior Underwriter you will:
  • Underwrite complex agricultural risks within authority limits for existing and potential clients
  • Analyze new and renewal business, data, claim history, loss experience, and outcome of liability decisions
  • Build and maintain supportive relationships with internal and external customers
  • Provide input into changes to underwriting procedures and processes designed to improve underwriting efficiencies
  • Maintain an awareness of general and facultative reinsurance arrangements and their applicability to potential risks
  • Proactively share information and knowledge to assist team members in the Underwriting team
The Ideal Candidate
  • Experience in domestic, commercial or specialty lines
  • Desire to contribute to a developing insurer
  • Excellent opportunity for an experienced Underwriter wanting to step into a Senior role. Alternatively, this role could suit a Senior Underwriter looking to join a growing company.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunity to develop your career
  • Mentorship of junior Underwriters
How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Shauna Brennan on shauna@kennedyreid.com.au or 0436 472 713