Senior SME Underwriter

Allianz
Perth
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Banking, Lending & CreditSkills: ["Leadership","Relationship building","Communication","Organisational skills","Analytical thinking"]

Lead SME underwriting for personal injury and commercial portfolios by managing referrals, new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy updates. Assess risks within delegated authority, recommend actions, and escalate complex cases appropriately. Build strong broker and internal stakeholder relationships, monitor portfolio performance, and stay current on market trends to drive profitable growth and retention. Provide technical leadership and guidance for Senior Underwriter-level candidates, support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

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11 hours ago

Senior SME Underwriter

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Job Summary

Lead SME underwriting for personal injury and commercial portfolios by managing referrals, new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy updates. Assess risks within delegated authority, recommend actions, and escalate complex cases appropriately. Build strong broker and internal stakeholder relationships, monitor portfolio performance, and stay current on market trends to drive profitable growth and retention. Provide technical leadership and guidance for Senior Underwriter-level candidates, support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Banking, Lending & Credit
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage electronic referrals, new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy updates to ensure responsive, precise handling.
  • •Assess and underwrite risks within delegated authority, providing balanced recommendations and confident escalations for sustainable, profitable growth.
  • •Partner with underwriting colleagues and leadership to deliver work aligned with service standards and shared goals.
  • •Cultivate trusted relationships with brokers and key internal stakeholders across SME and Commercial portfolios.
  • •For Senior Underwriter candidates, provide underwriting guidance and technical leadership, act as an escalation point for complex referrals, and support broker engagement activities.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:EquityRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstrated underwriting experience in a general insurance environment, preferably across SME Packages and Commercial Motor.
  • •Ability to build and nurture strong relationships and confidently influence and collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
  • •Strong organisational skills to balance priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
  • •Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clarity, impact, and influence.
  • •Comprehensive understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements impacting underwriting activities.
Experience:General insuranceSME packagesCommercial motor
Skills:LeadershipRelationship buildingCommunicationOrganisational skillsAnalytical thinking

Company Brief

Allianz
Global insurance and financial services group offering property-casualty insurance, life and health insurance, asset management, and corporate risk solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions across more than 70 countries.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 1890
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