Address- Excellent company benefits that matter to you
- Positive, supportive and healthy work culture
- Genuine development opportunities
With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.
The Assistant Underwriter efficiently and effectively handles dedicated underwriting enquiries and tasks, whilst maintaining strict underwriting standards and processes within authority limits.
The Assistant Underwriter, Commercial Underwriting reports to Commercial Underwriting Manager. This is is a permanent full time position based in Melbourne.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
- Enter submissions, quotes and bound policies in our underwriting system.
- Undertake research activities for additional underwriting information as directed.
- Maintain accurate data records.
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of underwriting quotation documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of management reports.
- Assist in the resolution of outstanding premium receivable issues.
- Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to solve queries.
Role Requirements & Skills
- Experience working in the financial services industry, ideally in underwriting position - desired but not required.
- Tertiary qualifications in economics, finance or relevant field- welcome not essential.
- Willingness to learn and appetite to grow with the business.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise and attention to details skills.
- Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and contribute as part of a team, with the ability to work autonomously when required.
Working Conditions
- Standard office environment.
- Travel, including interstate: 0 to 5%.
Company Benefits
- Comprehensive private health insurance for you and the family, paid by the company.
- Life and income protection insurance, paid by the company.
- Co- funding your chosen fitness plan (you choose your fitness club and we support it).
- Training and development opportunities tailored to you, paid by the company.
- 18 weeks of Arch' paid parental leave.
- 2 days Volunteering leave and additional volunteering activities.
- Novated leasing offering.
- All required tools for you to perform your role effectively at home and in the office.
- Fully equipped kitchen, with breakfast bar, regular lunches on us, and a modern office in the centre of the City close to public transport.
- Hybrid working opportunity.
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, available for you and your family.
- Friendly, safe and supportive work environment and inclusive culture. Arch is a winner of:
Top Insurance Employer medium size (Insurance Business Australia) in 2021, 2023, and The 5 Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award winner in 3 consecutive years: 2022, 2023.
About Arch
Arch Insurance is a global publicly listed company, part of S&P 500, that writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. We operate from offices in the US, Canada, Bermuda, UK, Australia and Europe.
Arch Insurance Australia is a division of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch), a market-leading global insurer offering a wide range of specializing in both corporate and commercial market segments, covering insurance risks in the financial lines, property, casualty and accident & health product lines. We embody the Arch guiding principle of focusing on retaining experienced and talented employees to differentiate us from the rest of the pack.
Our approach to doing business is based on collaboration, responsiveness and commitment. We have a customer-focused mindset and a determination to find effective solutions. For more information, visit www.archgroup.com.
Disclaimer
Arch is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity within our organisation. We believe that our employees are our strength. Arch treats all applicants fairly and equally, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or disability or any other attribute.
Recruitment process
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.
We will evaluate your application based on the role requirements. Due to the volume of applications that we normally receive, we may only be able to contact the candidates that match the job requirements most closely and that we will be considering inviting for interview. We apologise if we do not respond to you individually and won't be able to offer you an interview. However, we wish to inform you that all applications are being reviewed carefully.
