Insurance Officer

Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)

Insurance Officer (General Insurance)
Full Time Ongoing

Key highlights

• Central Location Work in Melbourne CBD within close proximity to Flinders Street.
• Salary Range $112090K $124511K (total remuneration package inclusive of super).
• Hybrid work environment Enjoy a mix of office and flexible work arrangements fostering connection and strengthening networks. The majority of your working week will be in our collaborative office environment.

About the role

This is an exciting ongoing opportunity for a motivated and proactive Insurance Officer to join the Insurance Team to support the efficient delivery of VMIA products renewal programs and client service solutions to meet the complex insurance needs of our clients.

Reporting to the Manager Programs youll be responsible for applying your sound knowledge of VMIA products and services to provide considered insurance advice insurance solutions and provide administrative support.

Key responsibilities

• Develop specialised knowledge across all General Insurance including policy advice underwriting and reinsurance activities and renewal management whilst working within prescribed delegations.
• Support clients and Risk Advisors with the insurance questionnaire and validation process to identify omissions and irregularities to ensure insurance coverage.
  Support the premium setting process by reviewing underwriting information and making riskbased decisions using data and claims experience.
• Contribute to the management and administration of the full policy lifecycle working with stakeholders including finance claims finance and reinsurers via our reinsurance broker.
• Monitoring and managing the general insurance queries by reviewing referring and responding to insurance queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing and supporting Insurance team actions across VMIAs digital platforms which includes policy finance and file management platforms.

Who you work with

• VMIA Clients you provide a professional standard of service and support to VMIA clients through timely advice and response to all queries as well as policy coverage and endorsements.
• Insurance team colleagues and Risk Advisory team you work collaboratively and professionally to provide VMIA Clients insurance solutions and to support the full policy lifecycle.
• Claims Team you work collaboratively and share information with claims colleagues to ensure construction claims are settled in a fair and reasonable manner.
• Reinsurers and reinsurance broker you work with and share information to support the full policy lifecycle including supporting reinsurance agreements.

What we are looking for

• You have a good understanding of general insurance products and reinsurance is considered a bonus but not essential.
• You hold a professional service approach with demonstrated time management commercial acumen and skills in data and business analysis.
• An enthusiastic team player with strong organisational skills and attention to detail with an ability to prioritise.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with SharePoint Teams and Microsoft suite of products Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• You hold or are working towards tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline. Insurance professional qualifications is highly desirable.
• Membership with ANZIIF equivalent body or a willingness to pursue insurance qualifications part time is desirable
• You are governed by the fit and proper person as per APRA guidelines i.e. not listed on the disqualified persons register (Insurance ACT section 25(A) 1 and you are not convicted of a criminal offence or bankrupt.

Why join VMIA

At VMIA we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We offer:

• Flex work: Hybrid working to support your best performance.
• Parenting support: Generous parental leave 14 weeks paid parental leave after six months of service for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers) and breastfeedingfriendly facilities.
• Learning & Development: Annual investment $2500 in your growth with inhouse training and LinkedIn Learning access in addition.
• Wellbeing: Wellness sessions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and ergonomic support.
• Culture & Lifestyle: Iconic office location volunteer leave and lifestage support.

VMIA encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples individuals with disabilities culturally diverse communities and members of the LGBTQIA community.

How to apply

We invite you to submit your CV and a cover letter. Use these to introduce yourself highlight your fit for the role and share why you are excited about joining VMIA. For any questions about the role or application process please contact us at.

At VMIA we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. We warmly welcome applications from people of all gender identities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples individuals with disabilities and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you have any accessibility needs during the recruitment process please let us know at.

Salary Information

At VMIA we offer competitive salaries based on the roles classification and your skills and experience. Typically new employees start at the minimum of the salary range however consideration may be given to starting above the minimum of the band should you demonstrate extensive experience in a similar role or possess unique and desirable skills and capabilities required to perform the role.

Other relevant information

Before starting at VMIA preferred candidates will complete preemployment screenings. These assessments may include:

• Working Eligibility:Verification of your right to work in Australia.
• Employment History:Confirmation of your past employment details including employment dates and compensation.
• Academic Credentials:Verification of your educational qualifications to ensure they are accurate and legitimate.
• National Criminal History Check:A check for any criminal record which may involve manual vetting by ACIC potentially causing delays.
• Preemployment Misconduct Check:Used to verify the identity integrity and credentials of potential employees and verifies no past misconduct.
• Financial Background Checks:Applicable for certain roles such as Heads of Departments and Finance team members.

We value a collaborative work environment so employees are expected to spend the majority of your working week in the office. Candidates from interstate must be willing to relocate to Victoria.