Job Description
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My client is hiring an experienced Senior Underwriter to join a highly regarded underwriting team focused on commercial property risks. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong underwriting professional who enjoys building broker relationships, assessing complex risks, and contributing to profitable portfolio growth.
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Working within a collaborative and high-performing environment, you will play a key role in underwriting new and renewal business while providing technical leadership and support across the broader team.
The Rolen
As a Senior Underwriter, your responsibilities will include:
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Applying underwriting strategies across targeted industries and occupations to support profitable growth.
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Assessing and underwriting current business and renewal opportunities in line with underwriting guidelines and delegated authorities.
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Providing technical underwriting expertise, including risk assessment, coverage analysis, policy terms, conditions and pricing recommendations.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with insurance brokers to generate new business opportunities and maximise policy retention.
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Collaborating with colleagues across product lines to strengthen broker partnerships and identify growth opportunities.
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Acting as a technical referral point and mentor for junior underwriters and team members.
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Maintaining effective relationships with capacity providers and key stakeholders.
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Monitoring portfolio performance, market trends and emerging risks to support informed underwriting decisions.
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About Youn
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
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A minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial property underwriting.
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Advanced knowledge of property underwriting principles, processes, systems and guidelines.
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A strong understanding of the Australian insurance market and broker distribution channels.
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Proven experience underwriting complex property risks within delegated authority limits.
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Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
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Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management capabilities.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
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What's on Offern
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Competitive salary package.
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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Genuine career development and progression opportunities.
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Paid parental leave.
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Additional leave options.
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Employee wellbeing and mental health support programs.
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Employee recognition and reward initiatives.
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Volunteer leave opportunities.
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Retail and lifestyle discounts.
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A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
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📌 Senior Property Underwriter (New South Wales)
🏢 Kennedy Reid | Recruitment Agency
📍 New South Wales