Hybrid Head of Underwriting, Farm

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About the role

  • Head of Underwriting for Elders Insurance Underwriting Agency focusing on farm segment growth and compliance. Overseeing product development and managing underwriting results with a leadership role.

Responsibilities

  • Manage EIUA’s Farm portfolio to lead the attainment of underwriting results for new and existing business
  • Develop, deliver, and drive an effective and profitable product strategy
  • Implement and maintain risk control, underwriting, and systems and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry codes, and company policies
  • Manage the risk acceptance process within the delegation of authority and underwriting philosophy
  • Oversee the development of new/tailored products and systems to meet customer needs and respond to changes
  • Maintain proper, adequate, and effective underwriting risk records
  • Establish and implement underwriting authorities, roles, and responsibilities
  • Lead by example within the team, contributing to a high-performance culture

Requirements

  • Experience in a similar Leadership role within Underwriting
  • Previous experience in Insurance Leadership role, with a working knowledge of Farm and Agribusiness
  • Ability to influence decision makers both internally and externally
  • Ability to interpret market and economic changes and their potential impact on Farm and Agribusiness sector
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant industry regulations, e.g. NCCP, Privacy Act and Insurance Contracts Act

Benefits

  • ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
  • Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
  • 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
  • A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services

Job title

Head of Underwriting, Farm

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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