Job Description
Assistant Underwriter, Financial Lines Brooklyn
Melbourne, VIC
With offices located throughout Australia, Brooklyn Underwriting is a highly accomplished underwriting operation that has been operating for over two decades. Brooklyn’s insurance products are customized, market-specific solutions that are supported by specialist underwriting teams with recognized experience in Property, Casualty, Financial Lines, Marine, and Specialty. The team provides a diverse and inclusive learning culture with excellent opportunities for growth.
We are looking for an Assistant Underwriter in our Financial Lines team to support an experienced and dynamic team of Underwriters in all tasks related to underwriting and administration support as well as managing the online portal referrals.
The role will work closely with Brooklyn Underwriters to support them in their activities associated with renewals, maintenance of the accounts, and on models and systems. It will include assisting the team in data quality assurance and continuous development of best practices for the business.
What you will be doing:
- Assist underwriters and senior underwriters with the renewal portfolio including pre-renewal notices, conducting research, and pre-underwriting.
- Act as a first point of contact for the Brooklyn Financial Lines team.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service at all times.
- Policy maintenance across the full suite of products and a comprehensive understanding of the online quote portal and systems/processes.
- Preparation of monthly reports and credit control assistance when required.
- Develop a solid network with all internal stakeholders within Brooklyn and the broader AXA XL group, claims, actuary, and middle office.
- Maintenance of the online quoting portal and responding to new inquiries through the online quoting portal in line with business guidelines and appetite.
- Adherence to Underwriting guidelines and service standards.
- Promotion of a collaborative work culture with unwavering commitment to teamwork and team success.
- Ensure compliance with internal corporate regulations and standards.
- Attend internal and external meetings and events with clients and brokers.
You will report to the Underwriting Manager.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Recent experience in the insurance sector.
- Adaptable and able to work in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to deliver exceptional customer service and represent the team as the first point of contact.
- ANZIIF tier 2 qualification highly regarded (higher qualification welcome).
- High attention to detail, analytical skills to visualize, gather information, articulate and solve problems.
- Accountable, takes ownership of own work and self-organized to meet deadlines.
- Working rights for Australia.
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location
AU-VIC-Melbourne
Schedule
Full-time
Job Type
Standard
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