Senior Underwriter, Motor Fleet

HDI Global in Australia is represented by HDI Global SE, Australia and HDI Global Specialty SE – Australia. Both companies are headquartered in Sydney with Branch offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Our team of local and empowered underwriting experts in Australia provide a commercial and flexible underwriting approach, which allows us to consider innovative ideas across all lines of our general insurance business, distribution channels and markets.

HDI Global SE is Germany’s leading industrial insurer and has been servicing German and European companies in Australia and New Zealand since 1995. As an industrial lines insurer, HDI Global SE meets the needs of SMEs, industrial companies and corporate customers with insurance solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements for Property, Construction, Casualty, Accident & Health, Marine, Cyber and Motor Fleet risk. The company also has operations in more than 175 countries through foreign branch offices, subsidiary companies, and network partners.

HDI Global Specialty SE is wholly owned by HDI Global, being a strong and established player in the insurance market. By housing the specialty activities of the Talanx Group in HDI Global Specialty SE, we have created an excellent platform for putting together cross-business segment expertise and network reach.

Senior Underwriter – Motor Fleet

Since launching in early 2023 Motor has surpassed all expectations with HDI being seen as a go-to market for Motor Fleet of all policy types and fleet compositions.

Whilst still considered ‘new’, our broker partners have become accustomed to approaching us for Motor Fleet solutions. Piggy backing off the already strong HDI brand, HDI Motor Fleet has become a natural market to approach in this highly contested and long established space. For this reason we expanded our presence and are now represented in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth.

This broad geographic team requires a dynamic individual who can not only efficiently operate in a remote environment, but also within a vast network of insurance brokers spread across the country.

This permanent full-time role, which is based in Brisbane, is a great opportunity for an experienced motor fleet underwriter. You will have the ability to maintain and develop strong business relationships, make quality underwriting decisions and deliver high quality service to our brokers. You will be responsible for underwriting key broking partners’ motor fleet business, including the responsibility for making underwriting recommendations and decisions within the Authority framework.

You will have a demonstrated knowledge of Motor Fleet and the insurance market, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proven sales ability and a passion for customer service and building relationships. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, proactive and professional individual to join our established Brisbane underwriting team and contribute to the growth of our established QLD portfolio.

Key responsibilities and duties will include (but not limited to):

Underwriting Strategy & Execution

• Implement and execute underwriting strategies and policies as defined by the Line of Business Underwriting Manager.
• Ensure that all underwriting decisions and practices adhere to company guidelines, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and assess regional underwriting performance, making adjustments as necessary to achieve profitability and growth targets.
• Handle complex and high-value underwriting cases, providing guidance and support to team members as needed.

Portfolio Management and Profitability

• Oversee the management of the Northern region’s underwriting portfolio, ensuring a balance between growth and profitability.
• Analyse portfolio performance, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Work closely with the Line of Business Underwriting Manager to set and achieve financial and operational goals for the region.

Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building

• Leverage your network to secure new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers, clients, and other stakeholders to support business growth.
• Maintain effective communication with brokers and insureds to convey the company's philosophy related to areas of responsibility.
• Communicate the HDI Global SE, Australia story and philosophy clearly to the market.
• Conduct visits to client locations to assess risks, implement risk and loss control measures, and gather necessary information as required.