Senior Commercial Underwriter

Introduction Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview About the role & You: This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced underwriter to enhance their career with the opportunity to develop and manage an effective underwriting team. The focus of this role is to effectively collaborate with brokers and underwriters alike to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underwriting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and peers. Location: This role can be based in either our Auckland or Christchurch offices. How you'll make an impact

• Mentor, support, motivate and manage a team of underwriters.
• Engage and maintain strong relationships with the Gallagher branches and drive confidence in placing business with Monument.
• Collaborate with brokers and insurers to tailor insurance solutions that meet their specific needs.
• Act as a strong advocate for Monument and point of contact for the broker network.
• Be a problem solver with a “we can” attitude.
• Visit Gallagher branches you support to engage and support brokers.
• Assist the Underwriting Team Leader in developing training plans and improving referral turnaround time.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 5 years previous Fire and General underwriting experience as a commercial underwriter or equivalent level.
• Proven ability to underwrite complex underwriting problems within defined guidelines and business objectives.
• Proven ability to build, maintain and enhance positive and constructive relationships with insurers and broking networks alike.
• Ability to coach and motivate a team and build effective relationships with team members.
• Previous experience working with connected systems or intermediated business would be beneficial.

Preferable

• A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Financial Services, Insurance or NZQA / ANZIIF recognized qualifications.
• Experience of growing new business opportunities would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Comprehensive reward and recognition program.
• Life insurance benefit (T&Cs apply).
• Discounted personal insurance.
• Yearly wellness contribution.
• Yearly flu vaccinations.
• We support you to develop your skills with excellent learning and development opportunities.

How to apply : If this sounds like you, then click the “quick apply” button above, or for more information contact our friendly recruitment team via email at recruitment@ajg.co.nz . Please note preference will be given to candidates who already have the right to work in New Zealand. Compensation and benefits We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on protected characteristics. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr