Location: Brisbane Office, Melbourne Office, Sydney Office
Number of Positions Available: 1
NTI Reference Number: Snr UW_2022
Work Type: Full time
Our Underwriting team is an essential part of the NTI story. We play a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing growth and success of our business. We collaborate with various departments across the business to ensure the profitable pricing of risks and identification of potential growth opportunities.
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting to the Underwriting Operations Manager, you will be an essential member of a highly skilled team. At the centre of our team is the drive to ensure that all of our customers experience quality service through the delivery of expertise by a team that know and understand the industries that we are immersed in. Each member of team focusses on risks that will maintain profitable and sustainable business practices for NTI. You will do this by:
Managing Renewals, endorsements and new business opportunities to attain financial targets
Developing expertise on underwriting issues across the portfolio
Ensuring implementation and compliance of the underwriting strategy, risk appetite, license authorities, risk controls, systems and procedures across the portfolio.
Performing the risk acceptance process so that business is written in accordance within guidelines
Ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines, business plans, priorities and processes
Demonstrating product expertise directly with our partners and customers
Involvement in the audit process, underwriting policies and pricing/policy negotiation with the Business Development team
What we’d like to see from you:
As an experienced Motor Underwriter, you will have been performing at a senior level for at least three years, with deep connections throughout the industry, broker markets and other relevant bodies. You will be an exceptional communicator and someone who can build trust and credibility with both internal and external stakeholders.
Formal insurance qualifications – Diploma level is essential, plus a minimum of 5 years insurance experience, preferably Underwriting or Portfolio aligned
Working knowledge of heavy motor insurance and understanding of relevant legislation (highly desirable)
The ability to negotiate priorities, as well as set and manage delivery expectations
Enthusiasm for organisational agility and continuous business improvement
Additional experience in Mobile Plant/Liability/Marine Carriers lines will also be advantageous, but not essential
What to expect when you’re a part of the NTI family:
Boasting over 50 years’ experience, and backed by two of Australia’s largest insurers (CGU and Vero), you’ll enjoy stability, a great brand reputation and a team of experts to learn from. We are committed to being a Best Employer of the Best People and as such, we offer:
- A real and tangible commitment to your development and ongoing study
- Competitive annual incentive program
- Generous discounts on a large range of personal insurance products
- Access to discounts on over 350 retailers across Australia
- Paid parental leave and the ability to apply for flexible working arrangements + more!
At NTI, we’re committed to providing an environment where our team members feel comfortable to be themselves and valued for their unique perspectives and contributions.
Ready to apply? We can’t wait to read your application!
Our application process is tailored to each role based on the unique requirements. You may be required to complete phone, face to face or video interviews, psychometric testing, and a criminal history check as part of the application process.