Placements Director - Steadfast Placements Sydney

Placements Director - Steadfast Placements Sydney

Posted:
24/05/2024

Closing Date:
23/06/2024

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Location:
Sydney, Australia

Job Category:
Other,Sales

Job Description

Placement Director

Steadfast Group is the largest general insurance broker network and the largest underwriting agency group in Australasia with growing operations internationally. We were founded on the belief that a network of brokers would be stronger together, and this idea has been the backbone of our culture ever since. We believe that none of us is as good as all of us.
At Steadfast, we take pride in the diverse mix of individuals and skill sets within our organisation. Our team members collaborate across various business units to not only bolster our broker network but also to pioneer the innovative thinking, systems, and technologies that will propel the insurance sector into the future.
We are leaders of the general insurance broking and underwriting industry, and we lead from the front.

About our opportunity

Steadfast, listed among the top 100 businesses on the Australian Stock Exchange, is a forward-thinking organisation. We provide a range of diverse roles and ample learning opportunities. Despite our size, Steadfast operates with agility and collaboration, making it an exciting business to be a part of. Our sustained success demonstrates our commitment to shaping the industry's future while thriving in today's fiercely competitive landscape.

The Placement Director role involves establishing and maintaining close relationships with Steadfast Network brokers, to understand their complex risk placement needs. Candidates must have a strong understanding of available market capacity and how to structure insurance placements i.E. primary, excess, co-insurance lines or 100% placements as appropriate across all insurance products. Understanding pricing and rating in line with specific risks, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team of wholesale placing brokers.
• Responsible for renewing, generating, and placing new business from the Steadfast Network Brokers
• Responsible for placement of all types of insurance risks (including Property, Liability, PI, D&
  O, and other miscellaneous classes) into the various insurance markets SP use including Local, Singapore and London.
• Expected to be available to travel interstate and or to NZ, Singapore or London as required.
• Expected to attend market seminars and functions and build and develop relationships with Insurers.
• Required to speak to Steadfast Brokers and Insurers about the risks they are placing, update them regularly and provide written communication regarding the risk placement.
• Maintain placement records.
• Attend team meetings, Steadfast Convention &
  Expo's.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years insurance placement/corporate broking.
• Tier 1 Compliant
• Must have sound understanding of multi classes of insurance including Property and Liability and Financial Lines
• Must have a sound understanding of the local and international insurance market.
• Must have strong understanding of various placement structures for complex and high value risks.
• Must have strong local insurance relationships with a willingness to continue development of same
• Outstanding presentation and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organised and attention to detail
• Ability to be proactive in a team environment

To apply

We are always on the lookout for great talent, if you are interested in a confidential conversation regarding career opportunities please email

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We pay our respects to Elders past and present.