Underwriter

Turn your passion for sport into a career opportunity

If sport is a big part of your life and you are ready to take the next step in insurance, this is an opportunity to build your career in a business that lives and breathes sport. Sportscover is Australia's leading sports underwriter, with clients across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Europe and North America.

You will join our Melbourne team as an Underwriter, working directly with the Head of Underwriting and Senior Underwriter/Branch Manager. This is more than a desk-based underwriting role: you will have the opportunity to contribute to new business and renewals, meet brokers and clients, attend industry events, support business development and have genuine input into strategic planning and marketing.

For someone who is passionate about sport and wants to grow their insurance career, the role offers exposure, variety and access to experienced decision makers in a specialist global business.

Why this is a great opportunity

-          Turn your interest in sport and leisure into part of your everyday career

-          Work in a specialist sports insurance business with an international client base

-          Receive training and mentoring to support your career development

-          Work closely with senior decision makers and gain broad commercial exposure

-          Build experience in the Lloyd's market

-          Opportunity for interstate and overseas travel

-          Attend trade expos, conferences, broker meetings and client events

-          Contribute beyond underwriting through business development, strategy and marketing

-          Mental Adjustment Days in addition to annual leave

-          Annual off-site company conference and ongoing internal and external learning

-          Collaborative and inclusive working environment

What you will be doing

-          Underwrite new business and renewals

-          Liaise with brokers on coverage enquiries

-          Build relationships through broker and client meetings

-          Collaborate with the claims team to help deliver client-focused outcomes

-          Participate in trade expos, conferences and industry events

-          Contribute to strategic planning, marketing and business development

-          Support the administration function where required

About you

You will suit this role if you are an insurance professional who wants to keep developing, enjoys being close to clients and the market, and has a genuine enthusiasm for sport and leisure. You will be comfortable balancing time-sensitive priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

-          At least 5 years of insurance experience, including 3 years as an underwriter

-          Tier 2 compliant

-          A genuine and strong interest in sport and leisure

-          Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

-          Excellent time management and the ability to work to deadlines

-          Confidence engaging key stakeholders in open forums

-          A strong work ethic, curiosity and desire to learn and progress your career

Mathematical Skills

Basic mathematical reasoning. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use arms or hands to reach and listen or talk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to five kilograms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and colour vision.

Work Environment

Office environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

 If this sounds like you, please contact Luke Grasic - Melbourne Underwriting Manager on [0422 022 172](tel:0422 022 172) for a confidential chat or email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].