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Senior Underwriter / Assistant Vice President, Australia Construction & Engineering Division

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd Melbourne, Australia
Posted 16 hours ago Permanent Competitive

Senior Underwriter / Assistant Vice President, Australia Construction & Engineering Division

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd Melbourne, Australia
Senior Underwriter / Assistant Vice President, Australia Construction & Engineering Division
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.

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.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,650 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 - 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

Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.

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 Holding Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in a non-traditional ways.

Allied work is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religions 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.

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Job ID  2600000N
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