Job Description

The Opportunity: Why this role is different

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Joining our Melbourne team as Underwriting Manager gives you the ability to directly contribute to the strategic and commercial development of our various product portfolios.

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Whether you are an established underwriting manager or a senior commercial underwriter looking for a step up into portfolio stewardship, this role gives you the ability to guide, influence and support the future growth and success of the business.

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Portfolio guidance:

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You will help shape the product, pricing, and binder strategies from end-to-end rather than just writing policies.

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Product innovation:

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Ability to help manage the existing product suite and be actively involved in developing and bringing new products to market, tailored to genuine broker demand.

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Market insight:

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Read and understand market dynamics to deliver insightful recommendations to underwriters and executive management about opportunities for improvement and growth.

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Strategic Input:

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Provide critical input on strategy, pricing models, and binder performance across Commercial Property, Strata, and Liability product lines.

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Product & Wording Innovation:

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Develop and maintain a deep understanding of market product diversity and the opportunities it presents for Axis to innovate and launch new products.

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Your Impact

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You will positively influence the portfolio performance of our underwriting functions, helping to drive profitable growth while setting high technical standards across the business.

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Influence Strategy:

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In consultation with the executive team, develop and execute product, pricing, and portfolio strategies across Commercial Property, Strata and Liability classes.

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Build Relationships:

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Engage with major broker networks and help to deliver technical underwriting solutions that create lasting commercial value.

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Manage Binder Performance:

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Maintain robust governance, lead insurer reporting and renewals, and monitor portfolio health to maximise performance.

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Elevate Standards:

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Share your deep market knowledge across the team to strengthen technical skills, policy drafting, and market positioning.

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About You

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We are looking for a sharp Commercial Underwriter who balances deep technical discipline with a strategic, market-facing mindset.

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Industry Experience:

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Minimum 8 years in general insurance with a focus on Commercial Property and Liability in an intermediary environment. A working knowledge of Strata products will also be highly regarded.

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Technical Mastery:

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Proven track record in policy wording development, binder governance, and portfolio analytics (RG146 Tier 1 qualified).

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Relationship Management:

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Established credibility across the broker market, including the ability to build and foster solid insurer relationships.

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Strategic Mindset:

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High initiative, clear communication skills, and the capability to convert market trends into profitable product opportunities.

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Rewards & Flexibility

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Financial Growth:

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Competitive salary package, annual reviews, and participation in the Group Shared Success Incentive program.

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Work-Life Balance:

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Genuine hybrid working model combining Melbourne office attendance (minimum 3 days).

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Strategic Influence:

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Direct access to executive management with a real voice in shaping company vision and growth plans.

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Stability & Reputation:

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Join a collaborative, long-standing team backed by the scale of some of the largest global insurance partners.

📌 Underwriting Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Axis Underwriting Services
📍 Victoria