Product & Underwriting Manager - Casualty & Financial Lines
Ansvar is an insurance and risk specialist with a unique expertise and genuine focus on protecting and supporting organisations who care for and serve the needs of our communities. As a proud part of the Benefact Group, we are a 'for purpose' organisation existing to give back profits to good causes and strengthen the communities we serve.
We are investing heavily in a new Operating Model and capability uplift in our Technical Solutions team, under the stewardship of Chief Underwriting Officer Peter Bailey. Now is the perfect time to join Ansvar on our growth journey and play a meaningful role in shaping the future.
At Ansvar, you will be empowered to make decisions in an autonomous environment, free from the restraints of bureaucracy to create a positive impact.
About the role
This leadership role is responsible for the profitability, underwriting and oversight of Ansvar's Casualty & Financial Lines portfolios across all associated product classes and customer segments - including SME, Mid-Market and Corporate (Strategic Accounts). The role will focus on setting the underwriting appetite and underwriting standards for the Casualty and Financial Lines product offerings; and driving underwriting excellence through execution of a comprehensive underwriting quality governance and assurance framework.
This role can be based in
Melbourne ,
Sydney
or
Brisbane .
Key responsibilities
Underwriting – appetite, guidelines and standards
Underwriting authority licence and accreditation
Rating / Pricing tools
Underwriting governance & assurance
Technical expert - including Strategic Client management
Build organisation-wide underwriting capability
Knowledge, skills and experience
Extensive experience (min. 10+ years) in a technical underwriting role in Casualty and/or Financial Lines
Deep knowledge of casualty and financial lines products and exposures
Experience in Policy drafting in long-tail lines
Confident and influential communicator with the ability to negotiate at all levels
Experience in business / performance report writing
Experience of effective stakeholder management within a commercial environment
Commercial acumen – decisiveness on critical business issues and decision making
Willingness to make ownership & accountability; ability to lead, mentor & coach others
Ability to display sound judgement and ability to problem solve
Responds positively to change; actively seeks feedback on performance
Ability to create a positive working environment
Passionate about the business and making a difference
Ansvar believes deeply in embracing our Values and Behaviours
What we offer
Learning and Development opportunities
Reward & Recognition Program
Competitive Parental Leave Arrangement
Purchase additional Annual Leave opportunity
A range of Wellbeing & Safety benefits available to colleagues and their families
Participation in Ansvar's short term incentive scheme
Modern and contemporary office spaces
Ansvar employees can participate in our annual Community Education Program which provides assistance to organisations supporting young Australians
Volunteering opportunities provided throughout the year
Flexible working conditions are part of our DNA, and our hybrid working practices enable colleagues to collaborate effectively whilst balancing personal needs
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