Corporate Account Director, Northern Region at The Benefact Group

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Underwriting, Corporate account management, Risk assessment, Negotiation, Stakeholder management, Property and casualty insurance, Business development, Commercial thinking, Relationship building, Insurance regulation, APRA standards, Insurance contracts act, Strategic planning, Portfolio management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: Permanent Location: Sydney or Brisbane Job Ref: 204905 Ansvar Australia, proudly part of the Benefact Group, is a purpose-led organisation supporting organisations that protect people and communities. We are entering an exciting period of growth and change and are focused on building strong leadership, capability and culture. The Corporate Account Director, Northern Region is a pivotal role in delivering Ansvar's Corporate Plan, with a particular focus on our Corporate Client portfolio. You'll personally underwrite large and complex accounts across all lines of business, support business development strategies, and work closely with the Product and Underwriting management team to ensure the timely and effective management of Group underwriting referrals. This is a senior role for a technically excellent underwriter who knows how to build relationships, influence at all levels and bring genuine commercial thinking to every account. You'll be responsible for both profitable growth and the long-term retention of some of Ansvar's most important clients. Why join us? We are embracing significant organisational change and need innovative thinkers and change makers who want to shape the future, not just be part of it. Your Voice Matters: Work directly with decision-makers who champion fresh ideas and where you can make a genuine impact. Diverse Opportunities: As a nimble, dynamic organisation, you’ll gain exposure to challenging projects and cross-functional skills. Meaningful Work: From our Community Education Programme to protecting heritage buildings and partnering with faith-based and community organisations, your work will make a tangible difference. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst Australia's Top 40 Best Workplaces to Give Back in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Manage, direct and monitor the underwriting and negotiation of Corporate Client accounts across all lines of business, including day-to-day servicing, policy alterations and renewals, operating within assigned underwriting authority at all times. Support business development activity by providing flexible, specialised and bespoke underwriting solutions for Corporate Clients, working collaboratively with the Regional team, Corporate colleagues and broker partners. Deliver exceptional customer service to brokers, clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring queries are resolved promptly, and relationships are built on a clear understanding of each client's unique needs and risk profile. Collaborate with the Product and Underwriting team to ensure all Group Underwriting Referrals are thoroughly researched, underwritten and presented in a timely manner, with outcomes aligned to Ansvar's pricing strategy and risk appetite. Maintain and monitor the risk survey register, including tracking the implementation of requirements and recommendations and determining underwriting action when they are not addressed in a timely manner. What you'll need to have Demonstrable experience in a technical underwriting or senior corporate broking role, with deep knowledge of Property and Casualty products and exposures. A proven track record in delivering profitable growth across both short-tail and long-tail lines of business. Sound knowledge of the Australian legal and regulatory framework as it applies to general insurance, including APRA Prudential Standards, the Insurance Contracts Act and the GI Code of Practice. Confident and influential communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and manage stakeholders effectively at all levels internally and externally. An undergraduate degree in Insurance, Business, Finance or a related discipline, and an ANZIIF qualification at Senior Associate level or above, is highly regarded. What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it Flexible, Hybrid working in modern CBD offices Generous industry performance bonuses Generous annual leave plus birthday, well-being, paid parental, volunteering & more Tailored professional development programs Recognised as the Best Australian Workplace for Fathers (2025) Good Company Award Winner (2025) Hear from the hiring manager "This is one of the most important roles in our Northern region. You'll be the person our most complex and valued clients rely on, someone who combines genuine underwriting expertise with the ability to build real commercial partnerships. If you're at the top of your game technically and want to work somewhere that values craft and relationships equally, we'd love to hear from you." About us At Ansvar Insurance, we are transforming the way we operate. As specialists in the Care, Community, Faith, Education, and Heritage sectors, we are modernising our business while staying true to our purpose - protecting those who serve others. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Account Director will manage and underwrite complex corporate client accounts while driving profitable growth and retention. They will also collaborate with internal teams to provide bespoke underwriting solutions and ensure effective management of group referrals.