Make a difference as a Commercial Underwriting Consultant. Join the largest general insurance group in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
About the Role In this Commercial Underwriting Consultant role, the purpose is to assist and support the underwriting of Broker portfolios by facilitating and maintaining robust end to end processes that support operational alignment, efficiency, compliance and profitable business performance as it relates to the underwriting discipline. This permanent full-time role based in Christchurch offers hybrid working conditions from home and office. We are open to receiving applications from candidates based in Dunedin or Nelson.
Key Responsibilities: Build and manage relationships with allocated brokers and agents including undertaking broker visits to obtain new and retain existing profitable business.Assist the Business Development Manager with developing a strategic approach to their key broker relationships.Responsible for the underwriting of new business and renewal business including rural risks within the companies underwriting guidelines to selected brokers within delegated authority.Manage the process of authorising broker placings in accordance with company procedures where required.Proactively contribute to improve the image and outcomes of the company within the marketplace to the external customer as well as provide excellent internal customer service.On Offer: Boost your financial future with 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution and life insurance.Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.Flexibility through our MyFlex program - supporting you to live life to the full.Partner discounts on every day and special occasion items.About You: We'd love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
Proven experience in sales distribution within the insurance industry.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships within the insurance broker market.Relevant experience with commercial insurance underwriting and pricing.Sound understanding of competitor activity relating to underwriting trends and best practice.Results oriented and committed to achieving challenging objectives and delivering excellence.About Us: For over 160 years, NZI Insurance has been protecting Kiwi businesses around New Zealand. Part of IAG New Zealand Limited (known as IAG), we actively help Kiwis manage their risks and provide support through thick and thin. IAG is the largest general insurance group in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. You'll know our brands – AMI, NZI, State Insurance, NRMA Insurance, CGU, WFI and ROLLiN' to name a few. Together they turn our IAG purpose of making your world safer into action by helping, supporting ambitions and making insurance accessible.
We acknowledge Tangata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Maori prosperity and well-being in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Maori (IAG's Maori Strategy). We celebrate unique viewpoints shaped by life experiences, cultures and passions. We expand careers, genuinely connect with community, lead with a powerful purpose and celebrate what makes you individual.
We're passionate about social issues, walk the talk on sustainability and strive to do more than standard on things that matter, including women in senior leadership, Indigenous empowerment and creating inclusive environments.
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