Career Opportunities: Liability Underwriter (58993)

Liability Underwriter | Brisbane, QLD |Full-time

• Work on complex and technically-challenging mid-market risk

• Engage with a broad selection of brokers and build your profile 

• Allianz is a Flex Ready employer, flexible working options are available

At Allianz, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management brands, with a workforce as diverse as the world around us.

We care about our customers, which is why we hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future of our customers, partners, and the community so we’re ready when they need it most.

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Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.
 

The Commercial division is Allianz Australia's largest distribution channel whose customers include Commercial, Corporate and international buyer groups throughout Australia.

We are currently looking for a Liability Underwriter to join our Commercial team to work on complex mid-market/ corporate accounts and provide an exemplary level of service to our broker partners.

It will be your responsibility to:

• Taking technical/ underwriting ownership of the more complex liability renewals and on new business opportunities.

• Managing workflows (renewals, endorsements, new business etc) to ensure delivery of quality of services and products.

• Ensuring business offering is aligned with divisional objectives, portfolio balance and cycle management strategies (growth & profit).

• Keeping abreast of market conditions and trends, and maintain a market presence.

• Providing feedback to stakeholders and take action to capitalise on business opportunities.

• Underwriting with adherence to underwriting guidelines whilst actively managing the portfolio and applying remediation to stressed accounts  

Important to your success:

• Demonstrated experience in Underwriting liability or multiple lines of commercial business with a detailed understanding of account and reinsurance structures.

• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively, organise tasks and manage competing resources and demands.

• Build collaborative relationships with key intermediaries to position AAL as the market leader

• Comprehensive understanding of relevant regulatory and/ or legislative compliance requirements.

• Proven analytical and critical thinking capability to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends and links that inform judgments and solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with clarity, impact and influence.

 Please note that due to the upcoming holidays, there will be a delay in the review process. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview after January 6, 2025. Thank you for your patience!

What's on offer?

• Access on-demand lifelong learning and take control of your career development.

• Learn through being supported and encouraged to take on new challenges that will help you to develop new skills

• Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, approachable and genuinely focused on customer outcomes

• We understand about work-life balance, we have adopted a hybrid working approach and we are always willing to discuss flexible & remote working options with our employees. Allianz is an accredited FlexReady employer.

• Access a range of benefits, such as discounts at retailers, travel firms, health insurers, gyms and financial institutions, alongside a discount on Allianz insurance products.

About Allianz

At Allianz, we care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and work statuses are not only welcomed, but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

 Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers