An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Financial Lines Underwriter or emerging underwriting leader to step into a pivotal management role with a highly regarded specialist underwriting business. This role offers the chance to lead a high-performing team across Professional Indemnity and Cyber while remaining hands-on in underwriting, broker relationship management and strategic business development. Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the future direction and growth of the Financial Lines portfolio.
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The Prospect
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This position will suit a technically strong Financial Lines professional who enjoys a mix of leadership, underwriting, relationship management and commercial strategy.
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You will be responsible for driving profitable growth, supporting the development of underwriting talent, strengthening broker partnerships and contributing to the ongoing success of a well-established and respected market participant.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Lead, coach and develop a team of specialist underwriters.
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- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
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- Support technical development and career progression within the team.
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- Manage workflow, service delivery standards and team productivity.
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- Underwrite and manage a portfolio of new and renewal business.
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- Act as a technical referral point for the underwriting team.
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- Ensure sound underwriting discipline and adherence to delegated authority frameworks.
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- Maintain solid portfolio profitability and performance.
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- Build and strengthen relationships with key broker partners.
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- Identify and pursue growth opportunities across the portfolio.
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- Represent the business at industry events, broker meetings and presentations.
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- Deliver exceptional service and technical expertise to distribution partners.
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- Contribute to portfolio strategy, planning and budget development.
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- Assess market trends, emerging risks and competitive dynamics.
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- Monitor portfolio performance and provide insights to support growth and profitability objectives.
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- Work collaboratively with insurer partners and internal stakeholders.
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About You
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- Robust Financial Lines underwriting experience, particularly within Professional Indemnity.
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- Proven technical underwriting capability and commercial judgement.
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- Experience building and maintaining broker relationships.
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- Leadership experience, or a strong desire to move into a leadership role.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- A proactive approach to business development and portfolio growth.
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- Strong organisational and time management skills.
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- A positive, collaborative leadership style.
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Why Apply?
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- Opportunity to step into a genuine leadership role.
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- Established and respected specialist insurance platform.
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- Strong support from executive leadership.
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- Hybrid working environment.
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- Exposure to strategic decision-making and portfolio management.
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- Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
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📌 Underwriting Manager - Financial Lines (New South Wales)
🏢 Kennedy Reid | Recruitment Agency
📍 New South Wales
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