Assistant Vice President - Business Banking & Direct Corporate

Our client is a leading insurance organisation to appoint an Assistant Vice President within its Business Banking & Direct Corporate division. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced commercial insurance professional looking to combine underwriting expertise, portfolio management, business development, and strategic partnership engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving profitable growth across SME and corporate segments while working closely with distribution partners, internal stakeholders, and direct clients. Key Responsibilities Business Growth & Relationship Management - Drive new business acquisition and portfolio expansion across SME and corporate segments - Develop and strengthen relationships with strategic distribution partners, intermediaries, and direct clients - Identify new market opportunities and contribute to long-term business growth initiatives - Manage and grow an existing portfolio with a focus on profitability, retention, and customer experience Commercial Underwriting - Underwrite commercial risks across a range of General Insurance products - Assess risk exposures and provide competitive quotations within delegated authority limits - Maintain portfolio profitability through effective pricing and risk selection - Collaborate with reinsurance partners where required to support complex risks and larger exposures - Support and guide junior team members on underwriting matters Strategic Projects & Marketing Initiatives - Support acquisition, retention, and cross-sell initiatives across the business - Participate in strategic projects focused on customer growth and engagement - Work closely with various stakeholders to ensure successful execution of business campaigns - Monitor portfolio performance and identify areas for improvement and optimisation Process Improvement & Digital Transformation - Drive operational improvements and process enhancements - Support digitalisation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and customer experience - Identify workflow improvements to increase productivity and service delivery standards Requirements - Degree-qualified, preferably with professional insurance qualifications - At least 5-8 years of experience within Commercial Insurance, General Insurance Underwriting, Corporate Insurance, or Business Banking Insurance - Strong understanding of commercial lines products and underwriting principles - Experience managing corporate and/or SME insurance portfolios - Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and drive business growth - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Professional certifications such as BCP, PGI, CGI/ComGI, HI, ANZIIF or ACII will be advantageous - A proactive and commercially minded approach with strong leadership potential EA No: 16S8194

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