Careers

Join us and make a difference!

At Ansvar, we are deeply committed to protecting the needs of organizations that are dedicated to serving the needs and enriching the lives of others, helping to preserve our culture and history and supporting initiatives that improve the lives of people in need.

In doing so, Ansvar has become a leading specialist provider of insurance and risk management solutions for the Care Services, Community Services (Not For Profits), Learning and Education Services, Faith Communities, Arts, Culture and Heritage and Commercial Property Owner sectors in Australia.

If you would like a rewarding and challenging career and like the idea of making a real difference in the world, then consider joining us now!

Our Mission Is To Make A Difference

Many of our dedicated employees and those who choose to join us do so because we genuinely wish to make a difference in the world. For over 25, years now Ansvar has donated millions in grant funding by contributing 10% of our profits to support disadvantaged Australian youths in need.
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We are also proudly part of the Benefact Group – a charity-owned, international family of financial services companies that exist to donate all available profits to good causes. Built on the idea that better business, can better lives it is our mission is to grow to give and give back even more to support the local communities we serve.

An Employer of Choice

Ansvar strives to be an employer of choice and recognises all of our employees are a valuable asset which is why we believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people.

As an equal opportunity employer, we also proudly embrace diversity, inclusion and social responsibility.

Benefits and Well Being

We have a range of benefits and well being initiatives to make your working life at Ansvar fulfilling and enjoyable.

Annual Incentive Scheme
Salary Packaging
Learning & Development
Employees Referral Program
Flexible Working Arrangements
Community Volunteer Work
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & Welbeing
BRAVO

Current Vacancies

Senior Actuarial Analyst
Business Development Underwriting Manager NSW
SME Underwriter
State Manager NSW
Experienced Underwriter NSW

About the role 

The Senior Actuarial Analyst contributes to the delivery of high quality technical pricing models, and analytics of the product, portfolio and policy level performance across all classes of business.

Reporting to the Actuarial Pricing Manager key responsibilities of the role will include;

  • Delivery of an effective pricing strategy through
  • Collaborating with actuarial community across the Benefact Group to uplift overall pricing capabilities
  • Assisting with audit and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with standards
  • Training and mentoring junior team members to help build skill of existing actuarial team

About you

  • You will have 3+ years’ experience in General Insurance Pricing as a Senior Actuarial Analyst or equivalent
  • You will have completed an Undergraduate Degree in Actuarial studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or equivalent relevant disciplines
  • You will have completed the Actuary Program exams or part way through the Fellowship Program with the Actuaries Institute or equivalent, with the commitment to continue towards attaining the qualification of Fellow of the Actuaries Institute
  • You will have strong coding capabilities in coding languages like VBA, SQL, SAS, R etc
  • You will be highly disciplined with excellent planning and time-management skills
  • You can display Strong personal, written and verbal communication skills

What we can offer you

  • A Hybrid Working’ model which allows a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
  • Employee benefits that focus on Employee Health and Wellbeing and giving back to the Community
  • Personal growth and career development opportunities
  • Study support, we can offer you support to complete the Actuary Program exams
  • Extensive exposure to the general insurance industry while working for a Company that is committed to providing its employees with a professional, supportive environment and the opportunity to build a rewarding career

This is a fantastic opportunity to express your interest in joining an organisation that is passionate about being the first choice for our customers.

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About the role 

The Business Development Underwriting Manager is responsible for ensuring that their regions portfolio achieves its GWP budget through the development of new business and maintenance of existing accounts.

Reporting to the State Manager NSW key responsibilities of the role will include;

  • Managing the growth and maintenance of profitable, sustainable business within your portfolio of business
  • Personal Underwriting of New Business cases, schemes and endorsements for the portfolio
  • Assisting the Underwriting department in maximising the profitability of Casualty, Property, Financial Lines and BizPack portfolio’s
  • Contribute to the alignment of risk and compliance management practises to Ansvar’s strategic objectives by sitting in the first line of defence.
  • Deliver professional and efficient customer service to clients, brokers and distribution partners as well as internal colleagues

 

About you

  • You will have at least 5 years’ experience working in business development and underwriting roles within the general insurance industry, with excellent commercial lines product knowledge.
  • You will have excellent people skills and experience dealing directly with brokers and clients as well as maintaining good relationships with colleagues and business partners
  • You will have strong commercial influencing and stakeholder management skills and a proven track record of meeting KPIs/business goals and targets.
  • As an experienced Business Development Underwriting Manager you will be highly disciplined, with excellent planning and time management skills and the ability to work effectively to deliver viable results for the Company.

 

What we can offer you

  • You will gain extensive exposure to the general insurance industry and work for a Company that is committed to providing its employees with a professional, supportive environment and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
  • In addition Ansvar offers a Hybrid Working’ model which allows a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance.
  • Employee benefits that focus on Employee Health and Wellbeing and giving back to the Community
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About the role 

We have an opportunity for an experienced SME Underwriter to join Ansvar Access Underwriting Centre

The SME Underwriter is responsible for the personal underwriting of small to medium renewal cases, with less complex risk within the SME portfolio of business.
The primary objective is to deliver professional and efficient customer service to achieve profitable premium growth and underwriting profitability in our core segments.

Reporting to the Regional Underwriting Managers;

The responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Undertake personal underwriting of the SME portfolio
  • Deliver professional and efficient customer service to brokers and distribution partners, as well as internal colleagues
  • Assist the Portfolio Managers and Regional Underwriting Manager in maximising the profitability of the SME portfolio
  • Assist the Portfolio Managers and Regional Underwriting Manager in maximising the profitability of the SME portfolio
  • Contribute to developing a workplace learning environment

This role can be based in any state

About you

  • You will have at least 2 years’ experience working in Underwriting.
  • You have proven ability to develop and implement practical strategies to secure new business and retention of renewals
  • You can display excellent collaboration, communication and negotiation skills both internally and externally
  • You have proven ability to assist in the development and implementation of effective risk management strategies within the general insurance industry.
  • You can demonstrate excellent people skills and ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, business partners and customers
  • You are a team player and enjoy working in a fun, vibrant team environment.

 

What we can offer you

  • A Hybrid Working’ model which allows a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
  • Employee benefits that focus on Employee Health and Wellbeing and giving back to the Community
  • Personal growth and career development opportunities
  • Extensive exposure to the general insurance industry while working for a Company that is committed to providing its employees with a professional, supportive environment and the opportunity to build a rewarding career

This is a fantastic opportunity to express your interest in joining an organisation that is passionate about being the first choice for our customers.

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About the role

The State Manager – NSW  is a critical role within the Organisation .

The State Manager is responsible for leading the performance of Ansvar NSW operations and distribution team to achieve the Company strategic objectives and vision.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer and based within the Sydney CBD office, key responsibilities will include:

  • Grow profitable, sustainable business by building and maintaining productive business relationships with, and delivering outstanding customer service to, Ansvar’s distribution partners and customers
  • Lead, coach and support direct reports and reporting functions to embrace Ansvar’s values and to effectively carry out their roles
  • Effectively communicate and oversee the implementation of Company strategy and policies to all reporting functions
  • Develop business plans to deliver on annual financial and strategic targets
  • Contribute to the alignment of risk and compliance management practises to Ansvar’s strategic objectives by sitting in the first line of defence

About You

You will have strong commercial negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills

You will possess a modern and progressive approach to business practices, coupled with the ability to identify and develop practical strategies for your state’s operations to implement and secure new business opportunities that fit within our risk appetite.

You can demonstrate the  ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

You will be an experienced leader with proven ability to coach, develop your team to achieve agreed targets / KPIs

You will have 10 years underwriting experience working in the general insurance industry, with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience working within a senior sales leadership position.

What we can offer you

  • You will gain extensive exposure to the general insurance industry and work for a Company that is committed to providing its employees with a professional, supportive environment and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
  • In addition Ansvar offers a Hybrid Working’ model which allows a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance.
  • We offer a range of employee benefits that focus on Community

This is a fantastic opportunity to express your interest in joining an organisation that is passionate about being the first choice for our customers.

If this sounds like the role for you, send your current resume and cover letter by selecting the apply button now.

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About the role 

We have great opportunities for experienced Underwriters specialising in either Financial Lines/Property or Casualty to join our team in NSW.

As an experienced Underwriter you will be responsible for the personal Underwriting of large and or/complex cases within the specific portfolios of business.

Reporting to the State Manager NSW responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Undertake personal underwriting of the schemes and medium to large sized policies, including new business
  • Deliver professional and efficient customer service to brokers and distribution partners, as well as internal colleagues
  • Assist the Portfolio Managers in maximising the profitability of the portfolio
  • Provide a flexible approach tailoring policies to suit client and broker needs where possible
  • Act as a referral point and approving alterations to insurance policies as and when required
  • Operate within guidelines and assigned Underwriting authority
  • Contribute to the alignment of risk and compliance management practises within the portfolio by sitting at the first line of defence
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with all clients, brokers and distribution customers placing business with Ansvar
  • Act as a technical point of authority concerning the portfolio

 

About you

  • You will have 5 years Underwriting within an insurance company specialising in the Property/Casualty or Financial Lines Space
  • You will have an understanding of insurance risk management including reinsurance
  • You can demonstrate proven ability to develop and implement practical strategies to secure new business and retention of renewals
  • You can display excellent collaboration, communication and negotiation skills both internally and externally
  • You have the ability to assist in the development and implementation of effective risk management strategies within the general insurance industry.
  • You possess excellent people skills and ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, business partners and customers
  • You are an excellent team player with previous experience in effectively training and supporting underwriters and new starters

What we can offer you

  • A Hybrid Working’ model which allows a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
  • Employee benefits that focus on Employee Health and Wellbeing and giving back to the Community
  • Personal growth and career development opportunities
  • Extensive exposure to the general insurance industry while working for a Company that is committed to providing its employees with a professional, supportive environment and the opportunity to build a rewarding career

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to express your interest in joining an organisation that is passionate about being the first choice for our customers.

If this sounds like the role for you, send your current resume and cover letter by selecting the apply button now.

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