Life Insurance Underwriter

About the company:

This is an opportune time to join a leading life insurance team in Melbourne. With a national presence and a supportive environment, our client can provide you with unsurpassed professional and personal development opportunities.

About the role:

In this role you will work alongside a team of experienced underwriters and will be responsible for providing efficient and accurate assessments of retail life insurance products.

Key Duties:

• End to end management of allocated underwriting assessment tasks
• Ensure that all assessments meet the required guidelines and are within designated authority limits
• Build long term and trusted relationships with advisors including regular offsite visits
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to assist in ensuring clients receive an exceptional service outcome
• Participate in industry events such as PD days etc.
• Take an active role in business initiatives that look at improving business effectiveness

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a life insurance underwriter or within a reinsurance capacity
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Relevant industry qualifications, i.e. ALUCA
• Strong track record of achieving excellent audit results through strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of team environment

Culture Benefits:

• Work in a supportive team environment
• Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development
• A flexible work environment
• Access to a range of corporate benefits
• Attractive remuneration package