Associate Insurance Broker

Associate Insurance Broker

• Flexible and hybrid environment in Sydney
• Work for the world’s largest privately owned Insurance Broker
• Learn and develop through initiatives like our company-wide mentoring program

Are you a driven and self-motivated Insurance Broker? Working at Lockton is an exciting chance to be a part of a vision and growth which leads to results. Our flat structure allows anyone to raise ideas and think creatively; we are all about creating a culture where people feel valued and cared for. In fact, in April 2023, Lockton Australia was certified as a Great Place To Work® company and featured on the Top 50 Workplaces for Women in 2023. If this sounds like an environment you’d enjoy, we have an excellent opportunity for someone to join our Sydney office as an Associate in our Corporate team.

What will you be doing?

• Support the team on our larger corporate clients. 
• Liaise with clients on their existing insurance programs and generally assist with their queries, researching available products for client needs. 
• Liaise with underwriters, critically review quotations and always act in the best interests of your clients. 
• Calculate premiums for new and existing business. 
• Draft, prepare and process renewal declarations, reports, quotations, insurance manuals, Certificates of Currency, new business reports and quotations. 
• Calculate and process adjustment premiums to policies. 
• Lodge and manage claims with the support of senior team members. 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• To be a self-starter with strong organisation skills
• To be presentable, confident and professional as the role will require you to liaise with senior clients on behalf of our business.
• The ability to drive change and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships and liaise with clients, the team, and senior management.

You will need the following experience and qualifications:

• Tier 1 qualification in Insurance Broking
• Have at least 2-3 years of experience in the insurance/broking industry
• Understanding of invoicing procedures and file management
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel for reporting
• Knowledge of broking systems such as WinBEAT is a desirable
• Knowledge of business package insurance is desirable

We offer:

• An agile/hybrid work environment.
• A strong focus on training and development opportunities at all levels and a 10 week mentoring program.
• Discounted corporate private health insurance and a free flu vaccination program.
• Salary Continuance insurance to protect you and your family in the event you suffer an illness or injury.
• Extra paid Summer and winter day to focus on your wellness.
• Competitive remuneration packages along with reward & recognition schemes.
• Paid parental leave and volunteer leave.
• Opportunities to give back to the communities in which we work and live.
• Access to an employee assistance program for coaching and counselling.
• The opportunity to get involved or participate in initiatives organised by our Wellness, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Ignite and CSR Associate Resource Groups

About Lockton

Since our foundation in 1966, Lockton has grown to become the world’s largest privately owned Insurance Broker. Certified as a Great Place to Work in Australia and featured on the Top 50 Workplaces for Women, our structure and unique culture empowers Associates to make decisions and influence the direction of the business.

With top-tier mentors and a 98% client retention rate in Australia, we employ some of the best and brightest minds in the risk and insurance industry.

The insurance industry isn’t going anywhere. It’s stable. It’s secure. Over 240 Associates help organisations every day to drive profitability over the long-term and become more resilient.

To learn more about Lockton please visit: global.lockton.com

How to apply:

If you're enthusiastic about the role and believe you would be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements. Your unique perspective and skills are valuable to us. Please click "apply" and submit your CV along with a detailed cover letter explaining why this job caught your attention and how your abilities and experience make you suitable for the role.

Lockton is committed to equal opportunity employment. We value diverse perspectives and contributions from all our associates. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ages, religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, individuals with disabilities, women, and those from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.