At a Glance
- Tasks: Master complex commercial underwriting and build direct broker authority in Queensland.
- Company: Axis Underwriting, a top-tier Australian underwriting agency with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, hybrid work, and direct mentorship from industry leaders.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Elevate your underwriting skills and make impactful decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of commercial underwriting experience and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Ready to step beyond standard automated processing and master true commercial underwriting? At Axis Underwriting, we thrive on complexity. As a premier Australian underwriting agency specialising in high-hazard and "hard-to-place" risks, we write the business standard markets walk away from. Operating as a top-10 Lloyd's of London Coverholder, we offer the ideal balance: global market authority combined with an agile, close-knit local team where your decisions actually shape the portfolio.
How This Role Accelerates Your Career
- Master Complex Risk: Expand your technical scope beyond basic commercial packages into Industrial Special Risks (ISR), complex Business Pack, and broad Public Liability portfolios;
- Build Direct Broker Authority: Deal directly with Queensland's leading insurance brokers. Evaluate submissions, negotiate terms, and establish yourself as a key decision-maker in the QLD market;
- Global Market Insight: Gain real-world insight into how international Lloyd's of London syndicates structure capacity alongside domestic Australian markets;
Your Impact
- Underwriting & Portfolio Support: Evaluate, quote, and bind commercial new business and renewals across complex property lines within delegated authority guidelines;
- Broker Servicing: Serve as a sharp, responsive, and commercially minded point of contact for key broking partners across Queensland;
- Underwriting Integrity: Analyse risk quality, survey reports, and policy wordings to ensure balanced, profitable portfolio performance;
- Collaborate: Provide high-level technical support to our broking and industry partners;
What You Bring
- Commercial Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience within Commercial Property or Commercial Lines underwriting;
- Analytical Precision: Strong observational and analytical skills; you catch the details that others miss in broker submissions and policy wordings;
- Systems & Data Aptitude: Comfortable navigating specialised underwriting engines, rating tools, and MS Office applications;
- Regulatory Awareness: Solid grounding in the General Insurance Code of Practice (GICOP), Privacy Act, and broad Australian market compliance frameworks;
- Team First Approach: Collaborative, proactive, and driven by building strong market relationships, eager to expand the QLD commercial portfolio;
What's in It for You?
- Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary + annual performance-based bonus scheme + yearly salary reviews;
- Genuine Hybrid Work: A balanced routine combining working from home with modern Brisbane CBD office collaboration;
- Direct Mentorship: Daily access to underwriting leaders who are actively invested in training and expanding your underwriting authority;
*Unfortunately, applications and resumes from recruitment agencies won't be accepted at this time.
Commercial Underwriter | Commercial & Property (Qld) in Brisbane employer: Axis Underwriting Services
Axis Underwriting Services is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant workplace where you can thrive in your career as an Assistant Underwriter or Underwriter. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive team culture, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in the dynamic field of Strata Insurance while enjoying the benefits of working in a highly regarded organisation. Join us and be part of a growing team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
Contact Details:
Axis Underwriting Services Recruitment Team
