Are you ready to Chase the Sun by pursuing a career with Suncorp New Zealand? As part of one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading financial services groups, you’ll help us live our purpose every day – to build futures and protect what matters – for our customers, our communities and each other. And you’ll be supported to grow your own future further too, backed by a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and flexibility.
We are on the lookout for an underwriter to join our rural insurance team in any location in New Zealand. The primary responsibility of this role will be to assist the underwriting across rural products and processes.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assist across the Rural Underwriting team.
- Support the identification and resolution of processing discrepancies and underwriting issues within the portfolio, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Process complex accounts as required.
- Help drive value for our customers and business partners, maximise sustainable profits and generate quality growth across the Rural portfolio.
- Support the development of new opportunities from an Underwriting perspective.
- Make it easy for our customers and business partners to do business with us.
What you will need to succeed:
- 3+ years underwriting experience ideally within a personal or commercial insurance context
- Confidence to communicate solutions and alternatives to advisors and maintain good relationships
- Good conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Ability to positively interact with a diverse team
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to find innovative solutions to problems
What we can offer you:
- Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover
- Discounts on Asteron Life, Vero, Southern Cross medical insurance
- Flexible leave of up to four days per year in addition to annual leave
- Positive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity
- Flexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance
- $250 annually for gym membership or hobbies
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to join the employee share plan
About Suncorp NZ:
We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. And with a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you’ll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.
At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact ana.jarrens@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.
If this role sounds like you, apply online today!
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