Senior Commercial Property Underwriter | Australia & New Zealand
Newly Created Senior Role | Manage a small Team
Minimum 10 Years' Commercial Property Underwriting Experience Required
The Company
A rare opportunity has arisen to join a respected global insurer in a newly created senior leadership position. Renowned for its collaborative, inclusive culture and exceptional staff retention, this organisation genuinely values its people and provides the autonomy, support and resources to succeed. Based in contemporary CBD offices close to public transport, this full-time role offers hybrid working, with two days per week from home following your induction period.
The Opportunity
This is far more than a traditional underwriting role. Reporting to the Head of Underwriting, you will play a key role in shaping portfolio performance, supporting strategic initiatives and developing a small underwriting team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Underwriting a diverse portfolio of complex Commercial Property risks
Managing, coaching and mentoring a small underwriting team
Monitoring service standards and team performance against SLAs
Supporting the Head of Underwriting with underwriting strategy and technical referrals
Contributing to product development, underwriting guidelines, audits and market research
Monitoring portfolio performance, profitability and loss ratios
Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, reinsurers, underwriting agencies and other key stakeholders




Identifying opportunities to improve underwriting quality, processes and portfolio growth
Senior Commercial Property Underwriter
Summary
Senior Commercial Property Underwriter | Australia & New Zealand
Newly Created Senior Role | Manage a small Team
Global Insurer | Hybrid Working | Six-Figure Package
Minimum 10 Years' Commercial Property Underwriting Experience Required
About You
This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished Commercial Property Underwriter who enjoys tackling complex risks, influencing underwriting strategy and leading a high-performing team. You will be a polished, technically strong insurance professional with at least 10 years' experience in Commercial Property Underwriting. Experience underwriting SME and Mid-Market risks will also be considered.
To succeed in this role you will have:
Advanced Commercial Property and ISR product knowledge (essential)
The confidence to assess and underwrite complex risks within delegated authority
A collaborative leadership style and the ability to coach, mentor and inspire others
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with brokers and key stakeholders
Strong commercial judgement, analytical ability and sound decision-making skills
Experience in Contract Works or Energy underwriting would be highly regarded.
CityWide Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values the strength that comes from a diverse workforce.
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📌 Senior Commercial Property Underwriter (New South Wales)
🏢 CityWide Talent
📍 New South Wales