Assistant Underwriter, Liability

HDI Global SE - Germany’s leading industrial insurer – has been servicing German and European companies in Australia and New Zealand since 1995. HDI Global SE, Australia has since expanded to service Australian and New Zealand Corporate clients from our headquarters in Sydney and our branch offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

As an industrial lines insurer, HDI Global SE (HDI) meets the needs of SMEs, industrial companies and corporate customers with insurance solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements. In addition to HDI's prominent position in the German and broader European market, the company also has operations in more than 175 countries through foreign branch offices, subsidiary and peer companies, and network partners. The company is thus able to offer its customers local policies for their global operations, which ensure that the established service and insurance protection is extended for all covered risks world-wide.

Assistant Underwriter, Liability

We are currently looking for a well organised and motivated individual to join our Liability Underwriting team based in our Brisbane office. You will be provided with training and guidance in developing your underwriting rationale to become an experienced member of the team. You should possess exceptional attention to detail and have the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation. If you are a motivated, proactive and professional individual, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of our growing team.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Accurate completion of premium and reinsurance calculations for processing;
• To provide oversight and control of all processed premium for weekly reconciliation including any unclosed business;
• Provide Underwriters with assistance on renewals and file preparation including technical pricing data completion;
• Assist with the preparation and issuance of policy wordings, endorsements, premium calculations and tax allocations;
• Preparation, maintenance and overview of underwriting files and slips;
• Assist with reviewing quote opportunities across trading platforms for referral and discussion with the underwriting team;
• Monitoring outstanding quotations and pending renewals, tracking and updating progress through maintenance of the renewal and quotation registers;
• Respond to broker queries and requests;
• Build relationships with HDI’s insurance partners including intermediaries and clients;
• Co-Ordinate outstanding debtors and liaise with the Policy Operations and Credit Control Teams;
• Create and maintain the electronic filing system;
• Providing general administration and underwriting support nationally.

Skills and Experience:

• 1 year of general Insurance experience with exposure to areas such as underwriting, claims handling or brokerage, but will consider relevant qualifications or other experience;
• Experience in injury claims or a legal background in casualty will also be considered;
• High level of numeracy and computer literacy required, demonstration of studies and grades achieved either at High School or University;
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) demonstrated in current role; and
• Ability to show initiative and pro-activeness in the completion tasks.

Desirable:

• University degree in Commerce, Law, Finance or related field.
• Commenced or completed ANZIIF qualifications;
• Permanent Australian Resident or Australian Citizen.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, proactive and professional individual to join our Brisbane Liability underwriting team and meaningfully contribute to the continued growth of our Queensland Liability portfolio.