Underwriting Manager – Mid Market
Summary: Lead & develop an Underwriting team, plan & implement effective underwriting procedures & processes, to ensure the on-going financial viability of the Scheme.
Location: Sydney CBD, Open to other office locations
- Permanent Opportunity with icare as Underwriting Manager
- Hybrid working environment, office in Sydney CBD/ other office locations
- Offering competitive salary
About the Role
Lead and develop an Underwriting team, in the planning and implementation of effective underwriting procedures and processes, to ensure the on-going financial viability of the Scheme. Manage and oversee the work undertaken by the team of Underwriters, and support, coach and develop team members to meet and exceed agreed performance indicators, to ensure the business meets; key objectives, timeframes, compliance and operational requirements.
Benefits
- A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
- Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
- Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Duties
It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as an Underwriting Manager – Mid Market
you will:
- Provide operational direction and leadership to the Underwriting team in the development and implementation of effective service delivery to a portfolio of mid-market customers.
- Provide advice and recommendations to Service Operations General Manager and Head of Underwriting Operations Manager on underwriting matters including any recommendations on improving the model.
- Manage the implementation of any changes to underwriting, to enhance Scheme effectiveness and to achieve business and customer objectives.
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of strategic programs to enhance Scheme underwriting.
- Lead, manage and implement projects to address specific elements of underwriting, to achieve project deliverables and contribute to achieving improved scheme outcomes.
- Lead and develop the team and manage work relationships to realise team potential and to support the achievement of business objectives.
- Manage workflow allocation for the team to ensure that appropriate priorities are given and that the capability and the capacity of team members is optimised.
- Lead and embed change in the Underwriting team to ensure the transition objectives are met and exceeded.
- Engage with and foster key external relationships to ensure effective engagement with the icare business model.
- Keep abreast and ahead of significant developments in the Scheme underwriting standards and procedures to ensure that potential impacts are anticipated and managed.
Skills & Experience
- An extensive range of experience in the insurance industry with a particular focus on insurance underwriting
- Experience managing people/teams
- Business administration (or related) qualifications or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through practical experience
- Comprehensive understanding of workers insurance underwriting
- Pre-Employment Checks
Culture
We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.
About the Company
We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, to deliver better outcomes for those we serve. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
- For more information about icare visit our website
- icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
- We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
If you are an employee of icare please apply via Hugo to submit your application. We want to support you with the next step in your career.
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.
