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Design and Engineering Practitioners PI Underwriting Manager
Design and Engineering Practitioners PI Underwriting ManagerVero Insurance • WorkFromHome, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Design and Engineering Practitioners PI Underwriting Manager

Design and Engineering Practitioners PI Underwriting Manager

Vero Insurance • WorkFromHome, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
6 hours ago
Job description

What you’ll do :

  • Deliver, and continually improve, the DEP product strategies (including but not limited to, target markets / key brokers, product differentiation, appetite, UW execution strategy, risk engineering, technology, etc)
  • Define and execute a cohesive underwriting plan and value proposition for intermediaries, aligned with the overall product strategy
  • Execute on the go-to-market proposition and distribution strategy for DEP focusing on partners with the highest growth potential
  • Work closely with Vero Specialty Lines (VSL) and the broader team to ensure strategic alignment across underwriting, distribution, and product management
  • Provide expertise into the technology build in collaboration with the technology team and external vendors, ensuring the infrastructure supports product growth, market fit and scalability.

What you will bring :

  • At least 10 years commercial experience in Design and Engineering Practitioners PI (or equivalent Construction PI)
  • Proven experience in leading and developing teams in the insurance, with a focus on product development, strategy, underwriting and financial performance
  • Strong understanding of intermediary markets, underwriting principles, and insurance products, particularly in DEP PI
  • Experience in building and implementing underwriting guidelines, delegated authorities, and profit and loss management processes
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technology vendors and internal teams to define and build technology solutions that support business goals
  • Knowledge of reinsurance strategy and pricing algorithms.
  • What's in it for you :

  • Competitive salary package
  • Discounts of up to 25% on our various Insurance
  • Flexible working environment and arrangements; genuine focus on work-life balance
  • Numerous discounts with our corporate partners (retail & shopping / travel & holiday / health & wellbeing)
  • We offer support and various programs for our people : (Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health & Wellbeing, Study Support, Employee Referral Program, Facilities for nursing mothers, Company share options, Social club, Years of Service Recognition).
  • What you will love about working with us :

    We believe we are at 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 this role sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please submit an application online today.

    For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact for a confidential conversation.

    Advertised : 03 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

    Applications close : 02 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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