12 Month Parental Leave ContractAre you a Broker, Underwriter or Senior Underwriter with significant D&O; experience within Financial Lines?
We have an opportunity for an Underwriter/Senior Underwriter to join our Perth team on a 12-month parental leave contract.
Our ideal candidate is technically sound, a collaborative team player with extensive Financial Lines experience, specifically in D&O.You; will look after renewals, new business, and broker engagement to ensure growth and profitability of the D&O; book.We will also consider candidates with claims or legal backgrounds with Financial Lines and D&O; experience.We could also consider a part-time arrangement 4 days per week.Please read on to find out more:Who are we:At Liberty, we have the technology to support & aid underwriting decisions; however, you will draw on your technical excellence to truly underwrite the risk & tailor bespoke solutions, delivering world-class insurance across all major markets.We empower our Underwriters by providing them with local authority to make efficient & impactful underwriting decisions and understand that personal branding is integral to becoming a trusted & best-in-class Underwriter.Why Liberty:Our underwriting & claims methodologies and technical expertise.NIBA General Insurer of the Year **** and NIBA Specialty Insurer of the Year ****, ****, **** & ****.Local Underwriting/Claims authority.Our Market Approach is built on capability, consistency, and personal rapport.Market-leading products.Our product development team ensures we are quick to address gaps and introduce new products to the market.Autonomous, performance-oriented culture.Global organization - Opportunities for secondments.Profitable year on year since establishment.Key responsibilities:In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of D&O; and professional & financial risks, using your underwriting expertise to balance growth, profitability and service excellence.




You'll work closely with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders to deliver strong outcomes for the business and the market.Underwrite new and renewal business across the D&O; and broader professional & financial risks portfolio.Assess, rate and price complex risks in line with Liberty's underwriting appetite and profitability guidelines.Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships to support retention, growth and market profileNegotiate policy terms, conditions, wordings and endorsements.Execute effective selling and negotiation strategies to support profitable portfolio growth.Manage portfolio performance, including premium collection, retention and business development.Work closely with claims, risk management, operations and compliance teams to deliver a seamless service.Contribute to market-facing activity including broker presentations, industry events and training sessions.Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to less experienced underwriters and assistants.Support product development, strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.About you:Solid commitment to Liberty's business operating model, including 'Managing the Cycle'Significant experience in the General Insurance industryExperience Underwriting Professional and Financial risks within D&O.Relevant; experience in an aligned role with a broker or insurance companyStrong PC skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database systemsTertiary qualifications in a related discipline desirableTechnical underwriting expertiseStrong relationship building and influencing skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong presentation and training capabilityAdvanced negotiation and selling skillsSound decision-making abilityStrong analytical skillsProven ability to manage and grow a profitable portfolioStrong business, financial and market acumenProven mentoring and coaching capabilityHigh emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
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📌 Senior Underwriter, Professional & Financial Risks - 12 Month Parental Leavecontract (Tasmania)
🏢 Liberty Specialty Markets
📍 Tasmania