Regional Underwriting Officer

Role Overview

• Implement and participate in the development of long and short term underwriting strategies to effectively position BI Retail, regionally traded products to market the right products, programs and/or services to the right market segment through responsible underwriting decisions.
• Ensure Underwriting Controls including Cures and Audit are taken and promptly acted upon.
• Participate as an advisor / referral point to achieve responsible product development to ensure it is consistent with profit, growth and retention strategies.
• Participate in the strategic business planning activities for BI Retail & Small business both regionally and nationally that are designed to increase the presence in the market; retain the appropriate mix of business; and achieve overall growth and profit goals.
• Assist with the development and leveraging of broker/client relationships through a high level of visibility.
• Work tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding of BI Retail goals and objectives.
• Provide underwriting leadership at regular regional underwriting meetings as appropriate.
• Develop and ensure effective utilisation of detailed monitoring standards to assess underwriting results and propose solutions.
• Analyse local market needs and trends as they impact the regions marketing initiatives and provide competitor information to product and portfolio management staff.
• In conjunction with regional and branch management effectively mentor and coach development underwriting staff to ensure production, underwriting standards and profitability objectives are achieved.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal resources (i.e. Risk Control, Claims, Operations, etc.) to ensure effective operation of underwriting and marketing decisions.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher education level.
• Previous proven track record of leading others at a senior underwriting level.
• Advanced level of proficiency required in the following: Organisation, Financial Acumen, Communication, Collaboration, Presentation Skill, Networking, Risk Selection and Critical and Analytical Thinking.
• Advanced level of proficiency required in the following leadership competencies: Leading the Business including: Change Management, Strategic Planning, Making Decisions, Results Orientation, Influencing, Leadership, Power, Business Perspective, Risk Taking, Innovation and Understanding & Navigating the Organisation.
• Leading Others including: Forging Synergy, Develops Employees, Building Collaborative Relationships, Communicating Effectively, Leveraging Differences, Participative Management and Leading Employees.
• Leading Self including: Openness to Influence, Flexibility, Demonstrates Leadership Stature, Self-Awareness, Credibility and Seeks Opportunities to Learn.
• ACII qualification.
• Advanced experience of Property & Casualty Underwriting.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
• Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
• Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
• Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.