Senior Underwriter / Assistant Vice President, Australia Construction & Eng at Allied World

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Underwriting, Customer Service, Risk Analysis, Construction Projects, Engineering, Policy Wordings, Broker Relationships, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Technical Expertise, Project Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Market Analysis, Problem Solving

Industry

Insurance

Description

Take the next step in your career with us. Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge. We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs. Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members. Job Summary: Underwriting and servicing of onshore construction & engineering risks located across the Pacific region and originating from producers predominantly located in Australia and New Zealand. This role is part of a small start-up team. We are looking for a motivated, results driven, and customer focused self-starter. The ideal candidate is well organized, works well as an individual but takes and appreciates a collaborative approach and works well as part of a team when needed. Job Duties: · Manage customer interactions (including intermediaries and the end customer) in an efficient, courteous and timely manner, delivering high standards of responsiveness and customer satisfaction. · Underwrite a broad variety of construction/erection projects, including CAR, EAR, DSU, Plant & Equipment, including delegated authority special acceptances. · Engineering technical risk analysis, including but not limited to geotechnical, construction types and methodologies, occupancy and technology, protection and human factor, natural perils, external exposures, program and contractual risk. · Insurance technical risk analysis including application of rating and natcat models, analysis and tailoring of policy schedules, wordings, endorsements etc. · Lifecycle policy servicing including coverage amendments, credit control, etc. · Maintain ongoing contact to intermediaries as well as customers, including participation in strategy meetings, roadshows, underwriter presentations, site surveys and other market meetings. · Provide expert advice, guidance and coaching internally to less experienced team members, as well as externally to brokers, clients and peers; contribute to raising standards and expertise across the technical community. · Support the departmental Regional Head in setting strategic goals, setting budgets and producing regular Management Information. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: · Minimum 5 years’ experience underwriting construction and engineering risks, including project business and annual policies, with expertise and in-depth working knowledge of policy wordings, endorsements in the Australian and New Zealand markets; engineering degree in e.g. civil, structural, utilities highly desirable · Solid understanding of and ability to analyse a broad range of relevant risks and individual perils, and how they may impact construction projects; including weather perils, defects, contractual risk, scheduling and delay risk; development of loss scenarios and loss expectancies, etc. · Existing broker and customer relationships, or the experience and ability to develop strong relationships quickly, with possible prior experience in marketing and negotiation. · Strong communication skills. Working at Allied World Our team of over 1,500 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us: · Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey · A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program · Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources Global Presence We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Melbourne, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug. Our Business Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate. To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world.

Responsibilities

The role involves underwriting and servicing onshore construction and engineering risks across the Pacific region, primarily from Australia and New Zealand. The candidate will manage customer interactions, conduct risk analysis, and provide guidance to less experienced team members.