Are you ready to take on a strategic leadership role in a growing company? Join us as the General Manager for Underwriting Operations, where you'll drive innovation, lead teams, and manage the financial performance of our underwriting operations. Reporting directly to the COO, you’ll play a key role in delivering on business objectives while ensuring compliance and quality assurance.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses
* Opportunity to lead and shape a dynamic underwriting team
* Career development and leadership growth opportunities
* Work with cutting-edge risk management tools and strategies
* Collaborate with executive leadership and industry experts
* Flexible working environment and a strong team culture
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the Underwriting Operations function, ensuring portfolio profitability and quality assurance
* Develop and implement integrated underwriting strategies that support business goals
* Oversee complex property & agricultural risks, supporting the underwriting team with guidance and risk assessment
* Collaborate with the Technical Director and product team on pricing, product trends, and development
* Drive lean business processes and maintain high standards of data accuracy and reporting
* Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements across underwriting functions
About You:
* 8+ years of underwriting experience in a leadership role, preferably in commercial lines or agriculture
* Extensive technical insurance knowledge and experience in the Australian Financial Services sector
* Proven ability to lead, mentor, and coach teams to achieve results
* Strong analytical and financial oversight skills, with experience in risk management and underwriting
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders
* Passion for delivering long-term customer satisfaction over short-term gains
This role offers the chance to lead and innovate within a forward-thinking organisation. If you are a seasoned underwriting professional with a strong leadership background and a passion for strategic development, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.
If you are interested in this new opportunity, please apply directly, or for a confidential discussion please contact Aaron White at Fuse Recruitmenton 0481 112 033.
At Fuse, we specialize in recruitment for the insurance industry and actively source for a broad range of established clients. If you are a broking, underwriting, or claims professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
If you know someone looking for a job, refer them to us and we'll give you $500* if we find them a new role!
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