Underwriting Operations Lead

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: Permanent Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane Job Ref: About The Role Ansvar Australia , part of Benefact Group , is looking for an Underwriting Operations Lead to join our Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane office. The Underwriting Operations Lead role is responsible for supporting the execution, delivery and influence of Ansvar’s Risk Appetite and Corporate Plan to help achieve key strategic objectives. Working in partnership with the Underwriting & Distribution team: Underwriting performance, Product and Underwriting Managers, Pricing, Portfolio and our Chief Underwriting Officer. The Underwriting Operations Lead will contribute to strategic projects, collaborating across the business to drive improvements in underwriting capability, processes and systems. Additionally, the role will support Ansvar Broker Partner Agreements and onboarding changes. Why join us? We are embracing significant organisational change and need innovative thinkers and change makers who want to shape the future, not just be part of it. Your Voice Matters Work directly with decision-makers who champion fresh ideas and where you can make a genuine impact. Diverse Opportunities As a nimble, dynamic organisation, you’ll gain exposure to challenging projects and cross‑functional skills. Meaningful Work From our Community Education Programme to protecting heritage buildings and partnering with faith‑based and community organisations, your work will make a tangible difference. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst Australia's Top 40 Best Workplaces to Give Back in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes. What You'll Be Doing Business Improvement – Underwriting tools, practices & processes Assist with projects as directed by the Underwriting Performance Manager/Chief Underwriting Officer Support the Quality Assessment Programs (QAP) Frameworks Assist the Underwriting & Distribution team to effectively manage current and emerging risks What you'll need to have Knowledge of Property, Package, Casualty and Financial Lines products and exposures Experience of effective stakeholder management within a commercial environment (internal stakeholders) Experience in business/performance report writing Experience in data analysis and management information (MI) reporting and interpretation Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency What makes you stand out Project management experience Change management experience Business analyst experience Understanding of regulatory obligations for underwriting Understanding Broker Agreements and dynamics of trading What we offer A competitive salary – let’s discuss it Flexible, hybrid working in modern CBD offices Generous industry performance bonuses Generous annual leave plus birthday, well‑being, paid parental, volunteering & more Tailored professional development programs Recognised as the Best Australian Workplace for Fathers (2025) Good Company Award Winner (2025) Hire Manager’s Quote "If you're driven by the opportunity to influence change, working collaboratively with others, and lead operational and process improvements, we invite you to join the Ansvar team. Your enthusiasm for supporting process improvement initiatives will be highly valued and play a crucial role in helping us achieve our strategic objective." About Us At Ansvar Insurance , we are transforming the way we operate. As specialists in the Care, Community, Faith, Education, and Heritage sectors, we are modernising our business while staying true to our purpose – protecting those who serve others. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135‑year history and the diversity of what we do has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr