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Join a high-performing team where you'll bring senior underwriting expertise, influence portfolio performance, and play a key role in shaping business outcomes. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex risks, strengthen broker partnerships at a senior level, and contribute to the strategic direction of a growing portfolio.
The Role
Working as part of a collaborative team, you will underwrite General Liability at a Senior level.
In this role, you will develop long-term, sustainable broker relationships through established networks and an allocated broker portfolio, working closely with the State Manager QLD. You will contribute to the profitable growth and strategic development of the QLD/NT portfolio while supporting broader business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead underwriting of General Liability products within delegated authority
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Underwriters within the QLD team
- Develop and maintain strong, senior-level broker relationships to support profitable portfolio growth
- Deliver excellent service standards, ensuring high-quality underwriting decisions and timely responses
- Evaluate, negotiate, and approve complex insurance quotations
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and portfolio profitability
- Represent the organisation at industry events and relevant professional organisations
- Collaborate with the State Manager in business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making
- Oversee adherence to underwriting governance, compliance standards, and risk appetite
About You
You are a highly experienced underwriting professional with strong technical capability and a commercial mindset. You are confident managing complex risks, influencing outcomes, and building trusted relationships at a senior level.
You bring a proactive approach to portfolio management, coupled with the ability to mentor others and contribute to broader business strategy.
Minimum 7+ years insurance industry experience in underwriting and/or broking
Strong technical underwriting capability across General Liability
Solid working knowledge of Financial Lines products
Proven ability to negotiate and approve complex insurance quotations
Strong broker relationship management and marketing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of numeracy and analytical capability
Proficiency in Excel, Lotus Notes, and standard business software programs
Demonstrated leadership capability, interpersonal savvy, and ability to mentor others
Strong decision-making capability with a balanced approach to risk
Diploma or Degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field
Familiarity with Medical Malpractice and ICT liability products
Experience managing or supporting a regional underwriting portfolio
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Senior Underwriter General Liability in Brisbane employer: Berkley Insurance Company
At Berkley Insurance Australia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture. Our commitment to employee development is evident through mentorship opportunities and the chance to influence strategic business outcomes in a supportive environment. Located in Victoria & Tasmania, we offer our team members the unique advantage of working within a Fortune 500 company while enjoying the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist insurer, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
