Senior Underwriter, Property

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Role Summary and Purpose

Senior Underwriter is responsible for underwriting all new and existing portfolio of business within set underwriting guidelines, authority levels and service standards. Senior Underwriter will also be responsible for mentoring and developing Underwriters and reporting to senior management.

Senior Underwriter is responsible for maintaining a professional approach in all internal and external stakeholder interactions, managing effective, efficient, compliant and profitable underwriting for Arch Insurance under dedicated portfolio/ product.

·         Assist the manager in supervising team members in dedicated team by providing training, guidance, mentoring; assist in providing feedback.

·         Support the manager in overseeing work of junior roles.

·         Act as a local leader, being a role model and by providing guidance to the team members.

Role Requirements & Skills

·         Demonstrate a proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

·         Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

·         An organised and methodical approach to working practices and meet deadlines.

·         Extensive knowledge of the Australian insurance regulatory and compliance environment.

·         Sound analytical skills with the ability to prioritise while maintaining an attention to detail.

·         Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and contribute as part of a team, with the ability to work autonomously when required.

·         Active market presence and strong negotiation skills.

·         Ability to provide a high level of service to external stakeholders

·         Ability to find solutions to complex underwriting problems within defined guidelines.

·         Demonstrable knowledge of products, underwriting practices, and market dynamics.

·         Tertiary qualifications - desirable but not essential.

·         Tier 2 qualifications.

·         Experience working in the financial services, with knowledge in legislative framework

·         Demonstrable ability to grow a profitable portfolio. 

·         Experience in same or similar role- minimum 5 years.

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