Locations:
Sydney, NSW, AU |Melbourne, VIC, AU
Are you ready to launch or grow your underwriting career with one of the world's leading reinsurance and insurance groups? Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented
Assistant Underwriter
to support our Financial Lines portfolio team. This is your opportunity to work alongside experienced underwriters, build your technical expertise, and make a real impact in a collaborative, quick-paced environment.
About the Role
As an Assistant Underwriter within our Corporate Solutions Operations team, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Financial Lines portfolio. From handling renewals and quotes to engaging with brokers and analysing insurance submissions, you'll be at the heart of our underwriting operations. This role offers a fantastic platform to develop your underwriting skills while contributing to a high-performing team that values precision, curiosity, and client focus.
Key Responsibilities
Handle core underwriting tasks
including renewals, quotes, and endorsements, engaging with brokers as required to ensure smooth and timely outcomes
Create and maintain accurate records
electronically in line with established guidelines and processes
Collaborate with outsourced providers
to resolve queries and issues efficiently and professionally
Modify, update, and process changes
across applicable tools, systems, and documents to keep information current and accurate
Analyse and assess insurance submissions
with a focus on evaluating exposures and coverages to support sound underwriting decisions
Prioritise new submissions
quickly and effectively, identifying opportunities in collaboration with the broader underwriting team
About the Team




The Business Services team sits within Corporate Solutions Operations and serves as the operational backbone supporting our underwriting function. The team is responsible for delivering high-quality administration and operational support, ensuring that underwriting processes run smoothly and efficiently. Working closely with underwriters, the team provides essential assistance across a range of underwriting activities — from data management and system updates to broker engagement — enabling the wider business to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
About You
You are a proactive and detail-driven professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring a genuine interest in underwriting and insurance, paired with strong analytical abilities and a commitment to delivering excellent service. You take pride in your work, communicate with clarity and professionalism, and are always looking for smarter ways to get things done. If you are passionate about the insurance industry and looking to further your career in underwriting support, we'd love to hear from you.
We Are Looking for Candidates Who Meet These Requirements
Previous insurance industry experience
, ideally with exposure to underwriting
Strong analytical and numerical skills
, with the ability to accurately assess data, exposures, and insurance submissions




Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to work efficiently across systems and tools
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
, with confidence in broker and stakeholder engagement
Experience with Financial Lines products (e.g., D&O;, Professional Indemnity, Crime) or other General Insurance Products
Currently studying or willing to pursue a
Diploma in General Insurance (ANZIIF)
or a similar professional qualification
A
solutions-oriented mindset
with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively
Strong
client service orientation
and a team-first attitude, with a demonstrated ability to work with professionalism and integrity
Experience
collaborating with outsourced or third-party providers
Applications for this role will close on 9 September ****.
Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia to apply for this role.
Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Make an impact
Start your career journey with Swiss Re.
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📌 Assistant Underwriter (New South Wales)
🏢 Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
📍 New South Wales