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Personal Lines Underwriter

Personal Lines Underwriter

GallagherAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
2 days ago
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Overview

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Introduction : Indulge your passion for problem-solving and address risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. You will be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions, contributing to a legacy of trust and triumph in risk management. We encourage you to apply even if you feel you’re close but not an exact match.

About Us and the role : Monument Insurance is a wholesale underwriting agency that creates bespoke insurance products for businesses and organisations to provide to their clients. We are looking for a Personal Lines Underwriter to join our Onesurance team. Onesurance is underwritten by IAG New Zealand Ltd and Vero New Zealand Ltd and placed through Monument Insurance (NZ) Ltd. Monument Insurance is a related company of Gallagher and acts as an underwriting agent on behalf of IAG and Vero. The purpose of this role is to effectively manage, underwrite, and drive the growth of Personal Lines business for Gallagher as part of the broader Agency Team. This position ensures that all risks are assessed and underwritten in line with our acceptance criteria and delegated authority limits, guaranteeing that our clients have the appropriate coverage to financially withstand any insurable event.

Responsibilities

  • Accept and process new and renewal business.
  • Respond to personal lines business enquiries within delegated authority.
  • Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete and conforms to company and underwriting guidelines.
  • Provide pricing and underwriting terms and conditions for new business, renewals and endorsements within Agency limits and delegated authority.
  • Conduct audit reviews. Highlight areas for improvement and any corrective action required. Liaise with the Senior Personal Lines Underwriter as required.
  • Assist the Senior Personal Lines Underwriter with issues or other work matters as needed.
  • Become conversant with the agreed Claims Charter and ensure understanding of policy wordings and claims principles as they pertain to underwriting.
  • Develop, enact and maintain high quality professional relationships with brokers by advocating for the Agency, its products and services.
  • Develop knowledge of the wider insurance industry and rely on broker relationships and service quality to deliver exceptional solutions and customer-focused service.
  • Contribute to the achievement of the Agency annual Business Plan.
  • Assist in implementing and developing underwriting standards, provide training where required, and conduct underwriting audits to maintain standards.

Skills and Experience

  • 2-3 years underwriting experience in Personal Lines insurance, Assistant Underwriter or equivalent.
  • A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Financial Services, Insurance or NZQA / Industry-recognised qualifications preferred.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain positive, constructive relationships internally and with external organisations.
  • Good understanding of Risk Profiles and knowledge of risk management principles.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective verbal and written communication; ability to articulate clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work autonomously with high motivation; capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • High level of resilience.

    • Why Join Gallagher?

  • Global Reach, Local Expertise : Be part of a global organisation with a strong local presence.
  • Career Growth : We invest in your professional development and career progression.
  • Inclusive Culture : We value diversity, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Comprehensive Benefits : Competitive salary, wellbeing programs, and more.

    • How to apply

    Click the “quick apply” button above, or for more information contact our recruitment team via email at Please note only candidates who have the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.

    Compensation And Benefits

    We value inclusion and diversity. Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business and Gallagher has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and supporting the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces diverse identities, experiences and talents to better serve clients and communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons and prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics by applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities unless an undue hardship would be imposed.

    Seniority level

  • Not Applicable

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Finance and Sales

    • Industries

  • Insurance

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