Lead multi product underwriting teams across a large national portfolio
Accountability for underwriting quality, performance and profitability
Execute underwriting strategy aligned to business plans and risk appetite
Champion the specific needs of Elders
Analysing underwriting performance data, identify trends, and implementing improvements
Driv ing the integrity of the underwriting process by adhering to standards and regulatory requirements
Mentor ing and managing a team of talented underwriters
Foster a high-performance culture, providing ongoing training, and supporting professional development

Proven leadership of high volume, commodity insurance portfolios with significant GWP accountability
Strong exposure to underwriting within major complex insurers
Comfortable leading a geographically dispersed team driving underwriting for Elders across Australia
A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to decision-making at scale
Experience in complex underwriting environments
Inclusive, engaging leadership capability across distributed and virtual teams
Capability to lead through change and drive performance and improvement in line with Elders’ strategic priorities

Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

Director of Underwriting

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