Senior Underwriter – Marine

Why join our Underwriting team?

You will play a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing success of our Marine business. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure the profitable pricing of risks and identification of potential growth opportunities, focusing on our Marine Cargo products. 

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting to the Underwriting Operations Manager, you will be an essential member of a highly skilled team. At the centre of our team is the drive to ensure that all our customers experience quality service through the delivery of expertise by a team that know and understand the industries that we are immersed in. Each member of team focusses on risks that will maintain profitable and sustainable business practices for NTI. You will do this by: 

• Managing Renewals, endorsements, and new business opportunities to attain financial targets
• Developing expertise on underwriting issues across the portfolio
• Ensuring implementation and compliance of the underwriting strategy, risk appetite, license authorities, risk controls, systems, and procedures across the portfolio
• Ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines, business plans, priorities, and processes
• Being involved in the identification of and pricing/policy negotiation with the Business Development team
• Develop and maintain external relationships with intermediaries and customers in the pursuit of increasing business opportunities and dissemination of expertise
• Promote profile of NTI in the market through developing a market profile

What we’d like to see from you:

As an experienced Marine Underwriter, you will have been performing at a high level for at least three years, with deep connections throughout the industry, broker markets and other relevant bodies. You will be an exceptional communicator and someone who can build trust and credibility with both internal and external stakeholders. You will have: 

• Formal insurance qualifications – Ideally diploma level (or working towards), plus motor underwriting experience (domestic or commercial) 
• Working knowledge of Marine industry and understanding of relevant legislation (highly desirable) 
• The ability to negotiate priorities, as well as set and manage delivery expectations
• Enthusiasm for organisational agility and continuous business improvement

What to expect when you’re a part of the NTI family:

NTI is a market leader in the specialist insurance industry, boasting over 50 years’ experience, and backed by two of Australia’s largest insurers (CGU and Vero). As the recent recipient of the 2022 Australian HR Awards Employer of Choice we are committed to being a Best Employer of the Best People and as such, we offer:

• A real and tangible commitment to your development and ongoing study
• Competitive annual incentive program of up to 15%
• Up to 50% discount on a large range of personal insurance products
• Access to discounts on over 350 retailers across Australia
• Paid parental leave and the ability to apply for flexible working arrangements + more!

At NTI, we’re committed to providing an environment where our team members feel comfortable to be themselves and valued for their unique perspectives and contributions. 

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to read your application!

Our application process is tailored to each role based on the unique requirements. You may be required to complete phone, face to face or video interviews, psychometric testing, and pre-employment checks as part of the application process.