Manager, Underwriting Solutions

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Product and Underwriting governance team for the Consumer Portfolio. You will be responsible for leading the product management across Consumer, as well as managing training, delegations and auditing of Underwriting for the segment. This role is instrumental in developing and leading a product strategy that drives growth, delivers customer and shareholder value and supports a move toward digitisation.

Key responsibilities:

• You will be accountable for the Consumer segment’s Products and for supporting and implementing a move towards digitisation.
• Help drive value for our customers and business partners, maximise sustainable profits and generate quality growth across the Consumer portfolio.
• Oversee, monitor and manage the Underwriting governance process.
• Lead training across Consumer operational teams from an Underwriting perspective.
• Support the development of new opportunities.
• Manage within approved portfolio and/or segment budgets.
• Lead and develop the capability of others across the organisation through effective coaching, mentoring, professional development and where required, performance management.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience in Product or Underwriting
• Extensive experience in the insurance and/or financial services market environment, ideally within a Personal Insurance or Commercial Insurance context
• Experience of leading project related delivery, requirements and analysis; particularly in regards to digital strategy implementation
• Leadership experience related to team management
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

About Suncorp NZ

We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. And with a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you’ll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.

What we also offer:

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible leave of up to 4 days per year in addition to annual leave
• Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover
• Discounts on Asteron Life & Vero Insurance
• $250 annually towards wellness activities
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Positive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity
• Flexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Advertised: 18 Nov 2024 New Zealand Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Dec 2024 New Zealand Daylight Time