Underwriter at Howden

Auckland Central, Auckland Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Organisational Skills, Commercial Underwriting, Client Industries Knowledge, Risk Assessment, Negotiation, Broker Relationship Management, Customer Service, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Personal Development

Industry

Insurance

Description

Flexible work environment with a focus on work/life balance Join a dynamic and forward-thinking business Let’s work together to achieve shared success About the role We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Commercial Underwriter to join our Underwriting team in Auckland to drive new and existing business. This role will see responsibility for: Preparing and communicating quotations, bindings, policy conditions and mid-term adjustments/ endorsements Negotiating rates/terms with brokers Following up offer of new quotations/renewals Updating reporting systems Development and maintenance of broker relationships including visitations to client offices which may include presentations Ensuring excellent service standards are maintained Answering broker enquiries Working effectively with the team to accomplish agreed underwriting goals About you We’re looking for a self-starter with strong communication and organisational skills, and at least three years of Commercial underwriting experience. You’ll have a solid understanding of client industries, businesses, and risks. Additionally, your market knowledge, interpersonal skills, and passion for delivering exceptional customer service and building relationships will be key. You thrive in a collaborative, close-knit team environment, have the ability to make sound decisions, and are driven to grow the business through team success while continuously seeking personal development. How to Apply Are you the right fit for this role and the DUAL Team? Tell us why in a short paragraph that you share along with your Resume to our HR Team. About DUAL DUAL New Zealand is a Lloyds managing general underwriting agency focused on providing innovative insurance solutions for Financial Lines, Liability, Cyber, Property and Motor products. We’re a company committed to having fun at work while getting the job done. As a company we’re known in the industry as a group dedicated to giving back to the community by partnering with charitable groups and actively participating in fundraising events. What you might not expect… At DUAL we value work/life balance, health and wellbeing, family and giving back, which is why our benefits are reflective of this. We provide employees with a competitive salary and benefits, which will be flexible and dependent on the successful candidate’s individual skills and experience. Our culture: people first Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re a group with independence and people at its heart and we’re a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. The focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of the group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the group has been and will continue to be key. EEO Statement Help us think differently. As a business we’re on a journey to build an inclusive workplace where our people feel welcome to bring their whole and true self to work, where differences are accepted and where our words and actions are inclusive. Together we are learning, sharing stories, and achieving change. Get in touch To find out more about DUAL New Zealand including who we are, what we’re up to and what we’re about, head to the DUAL New Zealand website or visit us on our LinkedIn page. Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 17,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $38bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Underwriter will be responsible for preparing and communicating quotations, negotiating rates with brokers, and maintaining broker relationships. This role also involves ensuring excellent service standards and working effectively with the team to achieve underwriting goals.