Assistant Underwriter at Suncorp Group

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Underwriting, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Relationship Management, Commercial Insurance Products, SME Sector Knowledge, Communication Skills

Industry

Insurance

Description

As an Assistant Underwriter, you will play a key role in supporting profitable growth across our SME commercial portfolio. Working closely with intermediaries, customers and internal stakeholders, you will assess risks, support renewal and new business opportunities and deliver underwriting solutions that provide exceptional customer outcomes while contributing to portfolio growth and performance. What you'll do: * Manage renewal and new business opportunities, providing tailored underwriting solutions that support retention and portfolio growth. * Build and maintain strong relationships with intermediaries and business partners, delivering excellent service and customer outcomes. * Support the achievement of growth, profitability and portfolio performance targets through effective risk assessment and decision-making. * Collaborate with distribution, operations, claims and underwriting teams to deliver seamless customer and partner experiences. * Manage digital referrals and contribute to initiatives that improve underwriting processes, system performance, and customer outcomes. * Identify opportunities to support innovation, automation and continuous improvement across underwriting activities. * Contribute to a strong risk and performance culture by adhering to underwriting guidelines, policies, and governance requirements. What you'll bring: * Experience in commercial underwriting, insurance or a related role within the general insurance industry. * Strong understanding of commercial insurance products, underwriting principles and risk assessment practices. * Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with brokers, intermediaries, customers and internal stakeholders. * Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance commercial considerations and risk management requirements. * Knowledge of the New Zealand commercial insurance market and SME sector. * Relevant industry qualifications or tertiary qualifications are desirable. Why join Suncorp? * A supportive, inclusive environment where people back each other * Strong focus on learning, development, and continuous improvement * Opportunity to shape how capability, knowledge, and service excellence are embedded * A workplace that values teamwork, trust, and doing the right thing - together About Suncorp NZ We’re proud to be part of the Suncorp Group, home to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted insurance brands. Together, we deliver faster, simpler, and better outcomes for our customers and partners. At Suncorp, we believe we are at our best when our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development, and opportunities for internal mobility. If you require adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or workplace, contact lisa.scanlon@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. Chase the sun with us - Apply online today!

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Responsibilities

Support profitable growth of the SME commercial portfolio by assessing risks and managing renewal and new business opportunities. Collaborate with intermediaries and internal teams to deliver tailored underwriting solutions and improve operational processes.