Business Underwriter

Details of the offer

Are you ready to Chase the Sun by pursuing a career with Suncorp New Zealand? As part of one of Australia's and New Zealand's leading financial services groups, you'll help us live our purpose every day – to build futures and protect what matters – for our customers, our communities and each other. And you'll be supported to grow your own future further too, backed by a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and flexibility.
We are looking for a Business Underwriter to manage and maintain property and reinsurance activities within the Commercial Underwriting and market pricing centre of excellence.
Your key responsibilities will include:

Manage commercial business underwriting, including risk selection, referrals, submissions, and authorisations.
Lead and manage facultative reinsurance purchases, processes, systems, and placements.
Support distribution team in making informed underwriting decisions to achieve profitable growth.
Drive value for commercial customers and business partners, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
Promote teamwork within portfolio and product teams, and across Suncorp NZ, to leverage knowledge and maximise outcomes.
Foster a strong performance and risk management culture.
Develop distribution team members through effective feedback and training.
Contribute to commercial audits and quality assurance programs.

What you will need to succeed:

5 years industry experience in a commercial underwriting role
Strong understanding of the NZ commercial sector
Exemplary customer focus
Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict
Innovation skills, consultation, influencing and negotiation capability
The ability to provide sound strategic advice and provide mentoring/coaching to others

What we can offer you:

Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover.
Discounts on Asteron Life, Vero, Southern Cross medical insurance.
Flexible leave, starts at 2 days per year in addition to annual leave.
Positive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity.
Flexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance.
$250 annually for flexible benefits.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Opportunity to join the employee share plan.

About Suncorp NZ:
We're proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand's most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. And with a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you'll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.
If this role sounds like you, apply online today!
Advertised: 30 Sep 2024 New Zealand Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Oct 2024 New Zealand Daylight Time


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