At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex commercial underwriting and build strong broker relationships.
- Company: Axis Underwriting Services, a leader in high-hazard risk solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible work-from-home options, and direct mentorship.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain autonomy in underwriting while making impactful decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years in General Insurance or Commercial Property Underwriting.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Looking for a genuine gateway into commercial underwriting with true market autonomy? Whether you are an ambitious Assistant Underwriter ready to step up into a delegated authority role, or a Commercial Underwriter tired of high-volume auto-processing and corporate red tape, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career with an industry leader.
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
- Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience within the General Insurance/Financial Services industry or at least 2 years of Commercial Property Underwriting experience;
- Master Complex Risk: Expand your technical scope beyond basic package processing into high-hazard Business Pack (SME), Industrial Special Risks (ISR), and broad Public Liability risks;
- Build Direct Broker Authority: Deal directly with New South Wales’ leading insurance brokers. Evaluate submissions, negotiate terms, and establish yourself as a key point of contact in the NSW market;
- Tailored Authority Growth: Receive structured mentoring designed to rapidly expand your delegated underwriting authority at a pace matched to your capability;
Your Impact
- Underwriting & Portfolio Support: Quote, bind, and manage commercial new business, renewals, and endorsements across complex property lines within delegated authority guidelines;
- Risk Evaluation & Pricing: Assess commercial risk exposures, determine tailored terms and conditions, and present competitive terms to brokers;
- Broker Partnerships: Manage broker inquiries with a commercial, solution-focused mindset, building strong lasting market relationships;
- Operational Precision: Maintain high data integrity across client records and policy administration, taking inbound queries and requests from brokers - phone and email;
What You Bring
- Industry Experience: Minimum 2 years within General Insurance (Underwriting Agency, Insurer, or Broking background);
- Commercial Knowledge: Foundational exposure to Commercial Property underwriting (familiarity with SME or ISR lines will be highly regarded);
- Analytical Precision: Strong observational and analytical skills; you catch the details that others miss in broker submissions and policy wordings;
- Regulatory Grounding: Working knowledge of the General Insurance Code of Practice (GICOP) and Privacy Act, and broad Australian market compliance frameworks;
- Self-Driven & Collaborative: Thrives in a flexible working environment, manages competing priorities easily, and brings a proactive, positive attitude.
What's in It for You?
- Financial Rewards: Highly competitive base salary + annual performance-based bonus + regular salary reviews;
- Genuine Sydney Flexibility: Work from home with occasional team meetups giving you back valuable commute time;
- Direct Mentorship: Daily access to underwriting leaders who are actively invested in training and expanding your underwriting authority;
*Please note: Direct Sydney-based candidates only. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role yet.
Assistant Underwriter or Commercial Underwriter in Sydney 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
