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Company
HDI Global SE

Place of work
Sydney, Australia

Type of employment
Full-time

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Property Underwriter or Senior Property Underwriter
HDI Global SE – Germany’s leading industrial insurer – has been servicing
German and European companies in Australia and New Zealand since
1995. HDI Global SE, Australia has since expanded to service Australian
and New Zealand Corporate clients from our headquarters in Sydney and
our branch offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

As an industrial lines insurer, HDI Global SE (HDI) meets the needs of
SMEs, industrial companies and corporate customers with insurance
solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements. In addition to
HDI’s prominent position in the German and broader European market,
the company also has operations in more than 175 countries through
foreign branch offices, subsidiary and peer companies, and network
partners. The company is thus able to offer its customers local policies for
their global operations, which ensure that the established service and
insurance protection is extended for all covered risks world-wide.

Our property team at HDI Global is growing as we recruit for this key role in Sydney. In particular we
are looking for applications from Underwriters or Senior Underwriters with mid-market and/or
corporate property insurance experience.

You will have the ability to maintain and develop strong business relationships, make quality
underwriting decisions and deliver high quality service to our brokers. You will be responsible for
underwriting key broking partners Property business,



including the responsibility for making
underwriting recommendations and decisions within the referral process.

You will have a demonstrated knowledge of Property and the insurance market, excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, proven sales ability and a passion for customer service and
building relationships. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, proactive and professional
individual to join our established Sydney Property underwriting team and contribute to the growth
of our NSW portfolio.

Your role:
Review of Property risks and complete all necessary underwriting duties.
Complete premium calculations for new business and renewals through the premium rating
systems and guidelines.
Issue and review of policy wordings as required.
Identify referral triggers according to HDI Global SE, Australia Underwriting Guidelines and local
branch underwriting authority and escalate as necessary with recommendations.
Operate within the delegated underwriting license and underwriting guidelines.
Work with HDI’s Risk Engineers to improve clients risk profiles by discussing and following up
risk recommendations.
Work with the team to ensure that business goals are met.
Develop and foster existing and new broker relationships, along with client relationships.





Preferably a minimum 3 years’ Property underwriting experience with a focus having been on the
NSW market.
Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
Demonstrated ability to time manage and prioritise.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
Proven track record of delivering results and fostering relationships.
High level of numeracy and computer literacy (Excel and MS Office).
ANZIIF Tier 1 Qualifications desirable.

Your benefits:

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Mobile working

Family support

Company pension scheme

Company health management

Skills & Experience

HDI offers a values-based dynamic working setting, a flexible approach to work, and a learning
framework to support your continued development.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and believe that diversity and inclusion are
critical to our future.

You will need to already have permanent rights to work in Australia (either citizen or permanent
residency).

If you would like to become a member of the HDI team, please click on the button.

Global Exposure: With operations in over 175 countries, HDI provides a truly global experience, offering
local policies for seamless coverage worldwide.
Industry Leadership: As part of the Talanx Group, HDI manages the Industrial Lines Division and is
recognised for financial strength with an A+ Outlook Stable rating from Standard & Poor's.
Dynamic Growth: Our commitment to Australasia is evident through expanding our customised
insurance and risk management solutions to corporate clients in the Pacific Region.

Are you ready for the chance to really make a difference?

📌 Property Underwriter or Senior Property Underwriter (Sydney)
🏢 HDI Global
📍 Sydney