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Portfolio Underwriting Specialist

Job No: 679078

Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Brisbane - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Adelaide, Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD

Max Term Full Time

Insurance

Pay Band 4


  • Provide technical support to Underwriters and Claims teams
  • Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Adelaide CBD location – hybrid office/ work from home
  • 12 month role

The role of a Senior Portfolio Underwriting Specialist is to support the delivery of the Underwriting strategy and Portfolio operations to generate desirable growth in the Portfolio and deliver long term profitability.

This role is responsible for supporting continuous improvement, tactical and product initiatives across particular brands, products and channels. The role identifies, designs and implements initiatives that drive both short‑ and long‑term business objectives.

With accountability for initiatives that deliver strong P&L and customer outcomes, the role ensures all initiatives are delivered in line with compliance and regulatory requirements.

This role suits someone with a strong operational foundation, who is looking for the next step to show their ability to think differently, design solutions and drive efficiency.

Commercial Direct and Specialised consists of 4 brands (AAMI, GIO, Suncorp and Vero).  The portfolio includes Business Insurance, Commercial Motor and Strata.

What you’ll do:

  • Identify and design strategic initiatives, including underwriting appetite and growth projects, whilst liaising with key business partners across Suncorp
  • Support adherence to the risk appetite and continually develop and monitor performance of customer, brand and risk segments
  • Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines for risk acceptance for portfolio performance
  • Demonstrate understanding of products and their distribution and how propositions connects with customer needs 
  • Ensure Underwriting consistency across distribution channels.

What you’ll bring:

  • Experience in General Insurance Underwriting, Insurance Sales and/ or Claims
  • Knowledge of Underwriting risk drivers
  • Experience of designing/ solving while balancing trade offs
  • Experience making recommendations aligned with strategy and risk appetite
  • Risk assessment and strong analytical skills including the application of sound commercial judgement.

What we can offer you

  • Discounts of up to 25% on our various Insurance products
  • Flexible working environment and arrangements; genuine focus on work-life balance
  • Numerous discounts with our corporate partners (retail & shopping / travel & holiday / health & wellbeing)
  • We offer support and various programs for our people: (Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Referral Program ($600), Facilities for nursing mothers, Years of Service Recognition)

Employee benefits | Suncorp Group

At Suncorp we build inclusion by providing an environment where everyone can be themselves and feel valued, involved and respected for their perspectives and contribution.

We believe we are at 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 any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact Annette_frasca@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.

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