Lead, Construction & Engineering Underwriting

 Create impact as a Senior Underwriter, Constructions & Engineering  

Your Role   
  

As a Senior Construction & Engineering Underwriter for our CGU brand you’ll bring your expertise to determine the acceptability, conditions and pricing of routine insurance risks across our portfolios.  

The ideal candidate will be someone that has extensive experience working within a broker or underwriting role and has a solid understanding of the construction and general insurance industry.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Applies underwriting strategy with respect to target markets and accounts 
• Underwrites moderate-to-highly complex insurance risks in Construction and Engineering, adhering to underwriting guidelines and standards 
• Liaises with Business Development Teams in support of account management and procurement 
• Supports team of underwriters and other product/ business development areas through referral advice, technical support, and coaching 
• Builds and develops relationships with customers/intermediaries by handling a range of queries and provision of advice within Service Level Agreements 

This is a permanent role open to candidates anywhere in Australia.    

About You   

The successful candidate will have:   

• Extensive experience in General Insurance (with experience in Construction & Engineering preferred); and/or 
• Tertiary degree or equivalent and an Insurance qualification e.g. ANZIIF Cert IV or in the process of working towards; 
• Proven current knowledge of product and industry, as demonstrated in involvement in trade and industry desirable 
• Extensive experience in risk analysis and selection for construction and engineering and pricing experience  

​Applications close on Friday, 6 December at 11:59pm AEST.    

All this shows up in what we offer:   

• 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave   
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex     
• Compassionate leave including Sorry Business, early pregnancy loss and extended family bereavement   
• Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy    
• Great employee network communities    

ABOUT US​   

We’re part of the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Together our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping, supporting ambitions and making insurance accessible.    

We’re guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses and communities. Collaborating on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth, develop resilience and create meaningful change, and support the leadership development of our Indigenous employees.   

As part of IAG, you'll enjoy a world of opportunity, growth and stability and work in an environment that celebrates all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and cultures. Together we're passionate about social issues, climate change resilience, big tech and being an inclusive workplace.   

We’re ready for you. Apply today.    

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