Underwriting Assistant
Department:
Financial Lines
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
AU - Brisbane
Reporting To:
Andrew Boyce
Description
Are you an emerging insurance professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for learning? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive
Assistant Underwriter
to join our Brisbane Financial Lines team and support our growing Financial Lines portfolio.
About the role:
Reporting to the
State Manager - Financial Lines
, you'll play a key role in servicing and retaining our existing Financial Lines portfolio, supporting senior Underwriters, and engaging with brokers to deliver exceptional service. This is a fantastic chance to build technical expertise, strengthen broker relationships, and contribute to a high-performing team.
You'll be responsible for managing renewals, assisting with new business opportunities, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and industry regulations.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity grow your career in a supportive team that values development, autonomy, and connection. You'll gain exposure to industry events, portfolio management, and broker engagement while contributing to a business that's redefining insurance.
If you're ready to build your underwriting expertise and thrive in a dynamic, innovative culture, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and service the
existing Financial Lines portfolio
alongside senior underwriters
Provide
exceptional customer service
to brokers and internal stakeholders
Conduct
regular portfolio reviews
to monitor performance and profitability
Stay informed of
industry developments
and market trends
Ensure compliance with
legislation, insurer guidelines
,



and company policies
Attend
industry functions
and networking events as required
About You:
2+ years' experience within the Insurance industry, ideally in an Underwriting support capacity
Positive, professional, can-do attitude with a strong sense of accountability
Excellent customer service skills, including written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfortable with IT systems
Ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting
Understanding of the Australian insurance market
Why you'll love working for CFC
We are proud winners of Top Insurance Employers ****, **** and **** and 5-Star Diversity, Equity & Inclusion awards (Insurance Business Australia). All employees enjoy:
Our 'Excellence Program' encourages and rewards a culture of high-performing individuals and teams
'You Do You Day' - an annual additional leave today 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
Applications will only be considered where you clearly explain in an application letter why you are a match for this role. You must also include your resume.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role.

📌 Underwriting Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 CFC
📍 Brisbane