At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic Financial Lines team and manage a diverse portfolio.
- Company: Award-winning insurance firm with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Flexible leave options, social events, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a top employer and make a real impact in the insurance industry.
- Qualifications: 4+ years of underwriting experience and strong market knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Are you a motivated and relationship-driven insurance professional looking to take the next step in your Underwriting Career? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Underwriter to lead our Sydney Financial Lines team and support our growing Financial Lines portfolio.
About the role:
- You will play a key role in managing and growing a Financial Lines portfolio by handling renewals, assessing and converting new business opportunities, and delivering responsive, high-quality service to brokers.
- You'll monitor portfolio performance, ensure compliance with underwriting and legislative requirements, stay across industry developments, and actively participate in market engagement and networking activities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and service an existing Financial Lines portfolio, including renewals and mid-term adjustments.
- Assess and underwrite new business opportunities in line with authority and guidelines.
- Strengthen and maintain strong broker relationships through responsive and professional service.
- Conduct portfolio reviews to monitor performance, profitability, and trends.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, legislative requirements, and internal policies.
- Attend networking events, broker meetings, and industry functions as required.
- Lead a small team.
About You:
- 4+ years' experience as a Financial Lines underwriter.
- Strong understanding of the Australian insurance market.
- A commitment to following, applying, and interpreting underwriting guidelines.
- Strong commercial acumen and a determination to maintain a profitable portfolio.
- Positive, professional, and proactive attitude.
- Strong sales orientation, with confidence in pursuing and closing new business.
Why you'll love working for CFC:
- We are proud winners of Top Insurance Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024 and 5-Star Diversity, Equity & Inclusion awards (Insurance Business Australia).
- Our 'Excellence Program' encourages and rewards a culture of high-performing individuals and teams.
- 'You Do You Day' - an annual additional leave day to do something that brings you joy.
- Commitment-free social club, with monthly in-office catch ups and quarterly events to get to know your colleagues better.
- Annual end of financial year and end of calendar year events, in addition to social club arrangements.
- Optional annual charity volunteering day, facilitated by us.
- 3 additional personal leave days per year - for whatever you need.
- Flexible public holidays - to celebrate our diversity you can 'Swap' 2 public holidays for a more culturally significant day to suit you.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role.
Senior Underwriter in Sydney employer: CFC
CFC is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Melbourne. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members are equipped to handle the complexities of cyber claims. Our focus on work-life balance and a supportive environment makes CFC a rewarding place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the insurance industry.
