Underwriter - Melbourne, Australia - FM Global

FM Global
FM Global
Verified Company
Melbourne, Australia

4 weeks ago

Olivia Brown

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Description

The Client Service Team has an opening for an
Underwriter who will provide support to the department and in turn, to the wider Operation given the importance of the Underwriting role.

This is a full-time, in-office, permanent position, which is based in Melbourne. The position will report to the Operations Chief Underwriter.


Working as a critical team member on large and complex accounts under the leadership of the account manager, the underwriter supports underwriting decisions and implementation across the program.


This includes risk selection, risk assessment, and risk transfer decisions that support development and retention of a profitable book of business for the mutual benefit of FM Global and its clients.

As an underwriter you will be involved in understanding the risk quality and exposure of an account, data collection and analysis, reviewing and issuing insurance policies, developing client relationships and proposal development.

Supporting new business is also a key aspect of the role.


Taking on a role as an Underwriter can open many new career opportunities for you, in Account Management, Sales, and specialist Underwriting roles, as well as roles in management.

By learning about one of the core areas of FM Global's business, you will have exposure to some high profile and large Australian companies and gain firsthand experience about how FM Global develops relationships with clients and brokers.


  • Gains and maintains a good knowledge of the underwriting requirements, policy terms and conditions, profitability analysis, and pricing. This is to assist the Account Manager in determining a sustainable and profitable underwriting position.
  • Assists the Account Manager in account servicing activities

Including:
handling reinsurance procurement, preparing for internal and external meetings, presentations and proposals. This involvement helps develop account management awareness and effective presentation skills.

  • Applies interpersonal skills to build relationships with Client Service Team members working in a variety of roles from processing to engineering to account management and Staff Underwriting.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
  • 2+ Years Insurance, Engineering or Financial Services industry Experience desired. Prior experience in client facing role is a plus.
  • Strong technical aptitude, analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, good with technology, and strong attention to detail.
  • Polished and professional communication, both written and verbal.
  • Can build rapport with others easily and comfortably, comfortable with being in a client facing role at times.

What is on offer:


  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Tuition reimbursement,
  • Rich health and wellbeing programs,
  • Volunteer days and so much more
FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.

If you are interested in learning more about FM Global, our culture and some of our initiatives, don't hesitate to visit the links below:
**_ You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role (Australian citizen, permanent resident, NZ resident)_
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