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Andrew Whincup

Summary

I am a Senior Underwriter currently working at Sports Underwriting Australia, with over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. I have been with my current employer for 13 years now.


I enjoy working towards positive, win/win solutions for both internal and external client's alike. Every client matters and I always keep that in mind with all my interactions. As the saying goes 'people first'.


The insurance industry is constantly changing and evolving, with new pressures and risks identified almost daily, I enjoy adapting to new situations and challenges and learning about new concepts & solutions our clients can utilise.


I enjoy working autonomously, whilst also as a team player. My colleagues would describe me as a friendly, reliable, professional and approachable colleague.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Underwriter

Sports Underwriting Australia Pty Ltd
02.2012 - Current
  • Underwriting Risks;

- Property

- Liability

- Professional Indemnity

- Management Liability

- Personal Accident


  • Quoting and binding new business inline with underwriting appetite and guidelines
  • Growing book of business and re-establishing connections with stakeholders after loss of binder
  • Establishing framework and guidelines for inflatable amusement risks scheme
  • Renewing and servicing existing client's; by way of retention, endorsements & referral opportunities
  • Creating and maintaining broker and underwriter relationships via conferences, networking/meet & greets and face to face broker presentations
  • Analysing, rating, managing & risk.
  • Referral point for assistant underwriters
  • Problem solving & dispute resolution
  • Negotiating
  • Identifying product opportunities
  • Implementing ways to innovate and improve systems & processes
  • Meeting and exceeding budget goals & supporting colleagues to achieve overall objectives as a team

Underwriter

Suncorp Group
02.2008 - 02.2012
  • Underwriting focusing on;

- Property

- Liability

- Personal Accident and Illness

- Contract works

- Farm

- Commercial Motor

- Workers Compensation


  • Underwriting referral point for sales reps.
  • Retention officer for existing business.
  • Quoting/writing of new business
  • Endorsements
  • Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.


Underwriting Assistant

Allianz
07.2003 - 03.2007
  • Underwriting focusing on;

- Property

- Liability

- Farm

- Commercial/Domestic Motor

- Strata

  • Support underwriting
  • Managed the commercial broker and agency account for Tasmania focusing on Strata Property.
  • Handling domestic motor claims for the general public.
  • IT support.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to Underwriter and Claims Manager.

Education

Certificate IV - General Insurance

Kaplan Professional
2018

Certificate IV - Financial Services

Talent2
2012

VCE -

Balwyn High School
Balwyn North, VIC
2002

Skills

  • Underwriting knowledge and experience in Property, Liability, Financial lines including Management Liability & Cyber, Strata, Construction, Contract works, Farm, Commercial Motor, Personal Accident & Illness
  • Enjoy analysing and discussing risk management solutions that provide the best outcomes possible for internal and external clients alike
  • Proficient in a wide range of Microsoft Office applications as well as an array of Broking and Underwriting platforms
  • My knowledge base and experience has given me a broad exposure to a range of different retail and wholesale products on the market I enjoy learning and challenging myself
  • Strive to create and maintain strong, positive, long term business/working relationships
  • Friendly and approachable colleague and communicator, whether talking on the phone, or face to face
  • Active listener and respectful of others
  • Strong and committed work ethic

Timeline

Senior Underwriter

Sports Underwriting Australia Pty Ltd
02.2012 - Current

Underwriter

Suncorp Group
02.2008 - 02.2012

Underwriting Assistant

Allianz
07.2003 - 03.2007

Certificate IV - General Insurance

Kaplan Professional

Certificate IV - Financial Services

Talent2

VCE -

Balwyn High School
Andrew Whincup