Take the next step. Be part of something bigger at Suncorp.
Are you ready to Chase the Sun by pursuing a career with Suncorp New Zealand? As part of one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading financial services groups, you’ll help us live our purpose every day – to build futures and protect what matters – for our customers, our communities and each other. And you’ll be supported to grow your own future further too, backed by a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and flexibility.
We are looking for two Business Underwriters to join our growing team to manage and maintain property and reinsurance activities within the Commercial Underwriting and market pricing centre of excellence.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Manage commercial business underwriting, including risk selection, referrals, submissions, and authorisations.
* Lead and manage facultative reinsurance purchases, processes, systems, and placements.
* Support distribution team in making informed underwriting decisions to achieve profitable growth.
* Drive value for commercial customers and business partners, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
* Promote teamwork within portfolio and product teams, and across Suncorp NZ, to leverage knowledge and maximise outcomes.
* Foster a strong performance and risk management culture.
* Develop distribution team members through effective feedback and training.
* Contribute to commercial audits and quality assurance programs.
What you will need to succeed:
* 5 years industry experience in a commercial underwriting role
* Strong understanding of the NZ commercial sector
* Exemplary customer focus
* Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict
* Innovation skills, consultation, influencing and negotiation capability
* The ability to provide sound strategic advice and provide mentoring/coaching to others
What we can offer you:
* Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover.
* Discounts on Vero & Southern Cross medical insurance.
* Flexible leave, starts at 2 days per year in addition to annual leave.
* Positive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity.
* Flexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance.
* $250 annually for flexible benefits.
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
* Opportunity to join the employee share plan.
At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact ana.jarrens@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.
If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply online today!
Advertised: 22 May 2025 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Jun 2025 New Zealand Standard Time
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