Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to FridayDuration: PermanentLocation: Melbourne / Brisbane / SydneyAbout the roleAnsvar Australia, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for an SME Underwriter to join our Team.The SME Underwriter is responsible for the personal underwriting of small to medium renewal cases, with less complex risk within the SME portfolio of business.
The primary objective is to deliver professional and efficient customer service to achieve profitable premium growth and underwriting profitability in our core segments.Reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager this role can be based in any of our state officesJoining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation.Key responsibilities
- Undertake personal underwriting of the SME portfolio
- Deliver professional and efficient customer service to brokers and distribution partners, as well as internal colleagues
- Assist the Portfolio Managers and Regional Underwriting Manager in maximising the profitability of the SME portfolio
- Contribute to developing a workplace learning environment
- Proven experience working in Underwriting
- Ability to develop and implement practical strategies to secure new business and retention of renewals
- Excellent collaboration, communication and negotiation skills both internally and externally
- Proven ability to assist in the development and implementation of effective risk management strategies within the general insurance industry.
- Able to demonstrate excellent people skills and ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, business partners and customers
- A team player and enjoy working in a fun, vibrant team environment.
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Flu Vaccinations
- Reward & Recognition Program with discounts and deals at 100’s of local retailers
- Competitive Parental Leave Arrangement
- Purchase additional Annual Leave opportunity
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Paid Volunteer day – 1 per year
- Community Education Grant Program – Ansvar staff can participate in the review and selection of the Grant recipients each year, to determine who receives funding from Ansvar’s profit pool
- EAP access for staff and families
- Participation in Ansvar’s short term incentive scheme – up to 15%