Underwriter, Brooklyn Property - Sydney, Australia - AXA XL

AXA XL

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Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Underwriter, Brooklyn Property
Syndney, NSW

With offices located throughout Australia, Brooklyn Underwriting is a highly accomplished underwriting operation that has been operating for over two decades.

Brooklyn's insurance products are customised, market-specific solutions that are supported by specialist underwriting teams with recognised experience in Property, Casualty, Financial Lines, Marine and Specialty.

Brooklyn is an award winning underwriter aiming to deliver only the best to our ever growing customer base.

The role requires a significant focus on underwriting mid-market accounts in line with established strategy and guidelines.

You will work with the Northern Region Property Manager to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support profit, growth, retention, and customer service objectives.

You will be responsible for working within your underwriting authority limits and empowered to contribute to the growth of the Property portfolio in line with the Australian Property business plan.

The role requires interaction with other areas of the business, including claims, distribution and other lines of business. You will also build and maintain relationships with our strategic broker partners.

DISCOVER your opportunity
What will your essential responsibilities include?

Achieve individual new business target whilst adhering to underwriting authority, compliance and underwriting guidelines.
Grow and retain existing renewal portfolio for accounts allocated by Underwriting Manager.
Conduct underwriting assessment of new business submissions and set Terms & Conditions in accordance with underwriting guidelines and philosophy.
Administration of broker platforms including quoting, renewal generation and midterm alterations of new and existing policies.
Develop existing and grow broker relationships through regular visitation, business development initiatives, conference and expo attendance and education/training. Maintain distribution network and cross promote different products within the business.
Positive engagement with all internal stakeholders including Property counterparts within the broader AXA XL group, claims, actuary's and middle office.

You will report to Northern Region Property Underwriting Manager.

SHARE your talent

SHARE your talent
We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Graduate certification is preferable and/or ANZIIF Diploma qualified (or something similar)
Minimum 2 years' experience in the insurance sector working within Property underwriting, BDM and/or development underwriting roles.
Keen attention to detail and problemsolving ability, with a clear understanding of the technical requirements of the role of an underwriter. Ability to put forward well reasoned arguments based on research and logic.
Self starter and comfortable taking ownership for own work with the ability to work both independently and as part of a close team. Enthusiastic and always accountable.
Displays effective communication skills and can present both internal/external on a range of topics whilst being adaptable to the needs of a particular situation.
Eagerness to be involved in product and strategy development across the business.
Ability to travel as required by the business.
Desirable Skills advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint).

FIND your future
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Inclusion & Diversity**AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success.

That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.

It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.

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