Chief Underwriting Officer – Insurance

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October 17

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Twoconnect

HR Tech • B2B • Marketplace

Twoconnect is an outsourcing service provider specializing in tailored and scalable offshore staffing solutions for businesses in Australia and New Zealand. They offer expert HR consulting, talent sourcing, onboarding, and performance management to help companies build dedicated offshore teams in various industries, including accounting, IT, healthcare, and retail. With a focus on long-term partnerships, Twoconnect streamlines the recruitment and management of remote staff to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2018

👥 HR Tech

🤝 B2B

🏪 Marketplace

📋 Description

• Provide strategic direction to key stakeholders to ensure effective product pricing and development. • Advise the Board on strategic approaches using data-driven insights and sound statistical analysis. • Innovate and create proposals for change to strengthen market competitiveness and profitability. • Develop and implement corporate philosophy, fostering cultural change as part of the executive leadership team. • Develop pricing strategies based on competitive benchmarking and statistical analysis of key performance indicators (e.g., loss ratio, price, and sales). • Monitor competitor activities and market trends to anticipate and respond to changes effectively. • Liaise with the MIS team to ensure system and data needs are met for pricing and underwriting analysis. • Direct policy wording changes and ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal standards. • Oversee the development and maintenance of underwriting policies, procedures, and standards, including fraud management, arson prevention, risk management, and reinsurance. • Keep abreast of regulatory changes impacting pricing, products, and policy wording. • Provide technical advice on complex underwriting matters and make decisions on risks referred by subordinate underwriters. • Train new pricing underwriters and ensure robust succession planning. • Collaborate with the broader underwriting team to strengthen technical capability and operational effectiveness. • Prepare expense forecasts and monitor budget performance. • Support marketing efforts and strengthen the company’s industry reputation by fostering effective relationships with customers, underwriters, intermediaries, and partners. • Work closely with relevant teams to develop procedure manuals with defined review cycles for Board approval.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 10 years of proven experience in a senior underwriting leadership role within general or specialty insurance, ideally at a regional or global level. • Strong analytical background with expertise in pricing, risk assessment, and loss ratio management. • Demonstrated ability to influence and advise executive stakeholders and board members. • In-depth understanding of insurance regulations, policy wording, and compliance standards. • Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills across diverse teams and markets.

🏖️ Benefits

• Work from home • Monday to Friday 4PM to 1AM PHT (*adjustments will be made for daylight saving time*) • HMO with 1 free dependent and medical reimbursements • Government-mandated benefits • Work from home allowances • Opportunities to work with leading companies in Australia and beyond • Training programmes for career development • Engaging company outings, team activities and wellness sessions • Supportive, inclusive culture • Dedicated managers focused on your growth and success

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