Description

Location:Melbourne, VIC, AU

About the Role

The Business Services team in Corporate Solutions Operations is looking for an experienced Assistant Underwriter to support the Casualty portfolio team.

Your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling basic underwriting tasks, renewals, quotes, endorsements including Broker engagement where required;
• Creating and maintaining records both electronically, if required, following established guidelines and processes;
• Collaborating with outsourced providers on queries and issues;
• Modifying, updating, and processing changes in applicable tools, systems, and documents, as needed;
• Analysing and assessing casualty submissions in respect of exposures and coverages; and
• Prioritising new submissions quickly and optimally finding opportunities in collaboration with the wider underwriting team.

About the Team

The team is responsible for the administration and operational tasks, as well as supporting the Underwriters in terms of administration and some level of Underwriting assistance.

About You

• Previous Insurance experience ideally with exposure to underwriting;
• A keen interest in underwriting;
• Excellent communication skills;
• A strong team player with ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and integrity;
• Able to accurately and efficiently analyse data with a sound understanding of numbers;
• Solutions and results oriented individual with an ability to multi-task;
• Strong service and client orientation;
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office; and
• Studying/willing to study towards Diploma in General Insurance (ANZIIF) or similar qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement onsite in our Melbourne office.

Applications for this role will close on 5 September 2025. We look forward to your application!

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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