Job description
Assistant Underwriter, Australia Professional Lines Division
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Description
Take the next step in your career with us.
Take the next step in your career with us.
Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
Job Summary:
Working across a national portfolio in Australia the role of Assistant Underwriter at Allied World presents as an opportunity for an individual looking to develop a career in Professional and Financial Lines insurance. The role will be responsible for assisting and contributing to underwriting, account management and account administration. For the successful candidate Allied World will actively engage in, assist with and promote their learning and development in Professional and Financial Lines insurance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting underwriters in the assessment, analysis and recommendations on individual insurance accounts.
- Undertaking of detailed research on companies, industries and sectors to assist in profitable account and portfolio underwriting.
- The review, creation and timely issuance of policy quotations, contracts and endorsements.
- Maintaining underwriting files in an orderly manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines.
- The opportunity to participate in and lead ad-hoc strategic projects contributing to effective business strategies.
- Engaging in both internal and external professional development training and activities within Australia, and more broadly Hong Kong and Singapore, as part of a broader regional Asia-Pacific Professional Lines team.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement:
- The role will be best suited to a university graduate or insurance professional with up to two years experience.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with stakeholders at various levels within Allied World and externally.
- Already possess or have an aptitude to learn how to analyse industries, financial markets and contracts.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work and manage deadlines.
- Highly computer literate within MS office applications.
Working at Allied World
Our team of over 1,400 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
- Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
- A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
- Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources
Global Presence
We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.
Our Business
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.
To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world.
Primary Location
: AU-AU-Sydney
Other Locations
: AU-AU-Sydney
Work Locations
: Sydney Level 21 Australia Square 264 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
Job
: Underwriting
Employee Status
:Regular
Job Type
:Standard
Job Posting
: May 1, 2023, 6:00:14 AM
Pay BasisYearly
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