Address Description Take the next step in your career with us.
Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
Job Summary :
Responsible for managing and growing a national portfolio of Professional Lines accounts for Allied World Australia's Professional Lines portfolio. The candidate will work in a collaborative team environment with active technical support as needed to achieve results in line with agreed segment strategies and guidelines.
We are seeking someone who wants the responsibility to leverage their capabilities, both as technical underwriters and market facing producers. You will have the ambit and a level of suitable authority to deliver profitable underwriting decisions, manage accounts and grow within the Allied World operation in Australia.
Job Duties:
• Actively participate in the development of the Allied World Australia Professional Lines portfolio.
• Reviewing and managing an allocated portfolio of complex risks or scheme business, delivering underwriting decisions within designated authority levels and portfolio risk appetite.
• Having active engagement with the broking market spanning the management of existing relationships and expansion to new distribution channels nationally, marketing both Allied World products and value proposition.
• Assist Underwriting Managers with both analysis and strategy development of their product portfolios with the ability to actively contribute to business decisions.
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues to assist in their development and learning.
• Have the willingness and capability to take on projects which can assist in furthering your technical knowledge and overall professional body of work.
• Any other duties assigned by the manager
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
• 5 years + in either Professional Lines underwriting and/or broking.
• A strong technical knowledge base in Professional Lines, but with the willingness and desire to continue to learn.
• Existing relationships with distribution partners with the communication and interpersonal skills to build your network nationally.
• Attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and ability to exercise strong judgment.
• Maintains and values a high level of professionalism, integrity and trust.
• The ability to collaborate and be part of a team culture.
Working at Allied World
Our team of over 1,500 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
• Instant membership in the Allied World Family - a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources
Global Presence
We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.
Our Business
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited , and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.
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