AddressAbout the business
“With 60 years of experience in the Australian insurance industry, Ansvar has become a leading specialist provider of insurance and risk management solutions for the Care Services, Community Services (Not For Profits), Learning and Education Services, Faith Communities, Arts, Culture and Heritage and Commercial Property Owner sectors in Australia.
Many of our dedicated employees and those who choose to join us do so because we genuinely wish to make a difference in the world. For over 25 years now Ansvar has donated millions in grant funding by contributing 10% of our profits to support disadvantaged Australian youths in need.
We are also proudly part of the Benefact Group – a charity-owned, international family of financial services companies that exist to donate all available profits to good causes. Built on the idea that better business can better lives, it is our mission to grow to give and give back even more to support the local communities we serve.
Ansvar strives to be an employer of choice and recognises all of our employees are a valuable asset which is why we believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people.
About the role
The Business Development Underwriting Manager is responsible for ensuring that their regions portfolio achieves its GWP budget through the development of new business and maintenance of existing accounts.
Reporting to the State Manager NSW key responsibilities of the role will include;
- Managing the growth and maintenance of profitable, sustainable business within your portfolio of business
- Personal Underwriting of New Business cases, schemes and endorsements for the portfolio
- Assisting the Underwriting department in maximising the profitability of Casualty, Property, Financial Lines and BizPack portfolio’s
- Contribute to the alignment of risk and compliance management practises to Ansvar's strategic objectives by sitting in the first line of defence.
- Deliver professional and efficient customer service to clients, brokers and distribution partners as well as internal colleagues
About you
- You will have at least 5 years’ experience working in Business Development and underwriting roles within the general insurance industry, with excellent commercial lines product knowledge.
- You will have excellent people skills and experience dealing directly with brokers and clients as well as maintaining good relationships with colleagues and business partners
- You will have strong commercial influencing and stakeholder management skills and a proven track record of meeting KPIs/business goals and targets.
- As an experienced Business Development Underwriting Manager you will be highly disciplined, with excellent planning and time management skills and the ability to work effectively to deliver viable results for the Company.
What we can offer you
- You will gain extensive exposure to the general insurance industry and work for a Company that is committed to providing its employees with a professional, supportive environment and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
- In addition Ansvar offers a Hybrid Working’ model which allows a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance.
- We offer a range of employee benefits that focus on Community
