Underwriting Assistant supporting the underwriting team with data entry and submissions processing. Working in a collaborative environment to ensure compliance and assist with administrative tasks.
About the role
- Head of Underwriting for Elders Insurance Underwriting Agency focusing on farm segment growth and compliance. Overseeing product development and managing underwriting results with a leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Manage EIUA’s Farm portfolio to lead the attainment of underwriting results for new and existing business
- Develop, deliver, and drive an effective and profitable product strategy
- Implement and maintain risk control, underwriting, and systems and procedures
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry codes, and company policies
- Manage the risk acceptance process within the delegation of authority and underwriting philosophy
- Oversee the development of new/tailored products and systems to meet customer needs and respond to changes
- Maintain proper, adequate, and effective underwriting risk records
- Establish and implement underwriting authorities, roles, and responsibilities
- Lead by example within the team, contributing to a high-performance culture
Requirements
- Experience in a similar Leadership role within Underwriting
- Previous experience in Insurance Leadership role, with a working knowledge of Farm and Agribusiness
- Ability to influence decision makers both internally and externally
- Ability to interpret market and economic changes and their potential impact on Farm and Agribusiness sector
- Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant industry regulations, e.g. NCCP, Privacy Act and Insurance Contracts Act
Benefits
- ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
- Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
- 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
- A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services
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