Senior Liability Underwriter

Have meaningful impact as a Senior Liability Underwriter. 

Join the largest general insurance group in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As the Senior Liability Underwriter, you'll play a pivotal role in driving profitable growth within our allocated portfolio through specialized underwriting services. Your main responsibilities will include adhering to underwriting guidelines, monitoring portfolio performance, and spotting new business opportunities.

You'll also be instrumental in developing our Liability portfolio, ensuring its growth aligns with our profitability goals. Collaboration is key in this role, as you'll work closely with the Liability team and other units to support and enhance overall processes. Your keen eye for improvement will be invaluable as you identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within the team.

If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and take your career to the next level.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity with hybrid working conditions and is open to any IAG office locations in New Zealand, with a preference for Auckland.

Ōu Pūkenga | About You

In order to be successful in this role, you’ll ideally meet the below criteria:

•    In depth experience of Liability underwriting (4 to 5 years).
•    Sound understanding of other general insurance functions and inter-relationships.
•    Experience in relationship management at a senior level within the insurance Broker market.
•    Proven track record in developing business opportunities and profitable sales.
•    Extensive understanding of general risk insurance industry.
•    In depth professional risks underwriting knowledge.
•    Diploma in insurance (preferred). 

Applications close on Tuesday, 21 of May 2024 at 11.59pm.

Mō mātou| About us

IAG is the largest general insurance group in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. We’re also a tech and research facility, a hub for climate change experts and a centre of resilience design. We chat over coffee with customers, advocate for them in the corridors of Parliament and back them up in the community when life’s moments hit hardest. 

You’ll know our brands – AMI, NZI, State Insurance, NRMA Insurance, CGU, WFI and ROLLiN’ to name a few. Together they turn our IAG purpose of making your world safer into action by helping, supporting ambitions and making insurance accessible.

We acknowledge Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Māori prosperity and well-being in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Māori (IAG’s Māori Strategy). 

We celebrate unique viewpoints shaped by life experiences, cultures and passions. We expand careers, genuinely connect with community, lead with a powerful purpose and celebrate what makes you individual. 

We're passionate about social issues, walk the talk on sustainability and strive to do more than standard on things that matter, including women in senior leadership, Indigenous empowerment and creating inclusive environments. We’re proud to be an accredited family-friendly workplace and are committed to being a safe and supportive space for all our employees.  We do this because we’re ready for you.

All this shows up in what we offer: 

•    Boost your financial future with 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution and life insurance as standard
•    Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance
•    Annual $500 wellbeing fund
•    Flexibility through our MyFlex program - supporting you to live life to the full
•    Grow your skills and career development with the IAG Academy program

We’re ready for you. Apply today. 

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