Associate Underwriter
We are somewhat different
Hannover Re - more than 3,500 employees at locations all over the world.
Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other.
As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world as well as a reliable employer.
We are a major player in the Life & Health reinsurance market in Australia and New Zealand and we have the benefit of being small and nimble but with the financial backing of one of the largest reinsurers in the world. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Life & Health subsidiary in Sydney which plays a major part in the success of Hannover Re globally.
We are seeking an Underwriting Consultant to join our team. The role will be a permanent position reporting directly to our Chief Underwriter.
You can look forward to
- Assessing day-to-day underwriting applications, ensuring timely decisions within approved authority and adherence to company philosophies and procedures.
- Engaging with clients to understand their product and underwriting needs, collaborating with internal teams for effective solutions.
- Supporting consistency in underwriting and service delivery by assisting Medical & Health Services, Underwriting, and Claims teams, including conducting reviews and retrospective assessments.
- Maintaining high-quality work standards, risk and compliance, and contribute to continuous process improvement and up-to-date business documentation.
- Participating in learning, development, and marketing activities to enhance brand awareness and professional growth.
You come equipped with
Experience & Qualifications:
• Industry experience in underwriting function across both Group and Direct business
• Relevant Industry Qualification
• Holds a professional underwriting qualification/accreditation or is working towards its completion (e.g. ALUCA, ANZIIF)
• Intermediate level MS Office skills with clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
It is a requirement that all applicants have unlimited rights to work in Australia i.e. must either be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency.
What do we offer you:
Are our values “Responsibility”, “Drive” and “We-Spirit” aligned with yours? We foster a culture of respect in our workplace, supporting and encouraging respectful communication and behaviours, acknowledging differences and honouring the people we interact with, taking the time to understand their needs and perspectives.
Atmosphere: You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual respect and a readiness to help.
Benefits: We value every individual and consider our people to be important to the success of our business with each of us working together to contribute to a common success. Structured onboarding, hybrid working arrangements, EAP as well as modern offers for personal development and wellness activities, we prioritise employee wellbeing and engagement.
Prospects: You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise, and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential – including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them!
Only together can we achieve our objectives.
Would you like to find out more about Hannover Re Australia? Visit our careers site: https://www.hannover-re.com/de/local-offices/australia/career/
We not only offer a job and a title, but if you are looking for an organisation which values its people and is “Somewhat Different”, then we want to hear from YOU! All you need to do is hit apply.
No agencies please.