Job Description
Senior Liability Underwriter
Location: Brisbane OR Sydney
Salary: Up to $150,000 + Super
About the Business
Our client is a well-established underwriting agency with a solid presence in the Australian market and a focus on complex commercial risks.
This is a excellent opportunity for an experienced Liability Underwriter to join a high-quality underwriting team, with the opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio and work closely with senior underwriting leadership.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced Liability Underwriter to manage and develop an established portfolio of commercial risks.
This role will suit someone with strong technical underwriting capability across broad-form Liability, who is comfortable assessing complex risks and excess liability.
You will be working closely with the national head of liability.
The role has a strong technical focus, with exposure to large insurance programs and complex risks across sectors including Construction and Mining.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing and underwriting an established Liability portfolio
Assessing complex risks across broad-form Liability
Underwriting large and complex insurance programs
Developing strong broker and market relationships
Applying sound technical underwriting judgement within delegated authority
Reviewing risk information, exposures and policy structures




Working closely with senior underwriting leadership on portfolio performance
Supporting the continued growth and development of the Liability portfolio
Maintaining strong underwriting discipline while identifying quality new business opportunities
About You
Strong Australian Liability product underwriting experience is essential - 3+ years of experience would be highly regarded
Excess Liability experience would be advantageous
Experience underwriting large or complex insurance programs
Construction and/or Mining underwriting experience highly desirable
Strong technical understanding of Liability products and risk exposures
Confident dealing with brokers and other market stakeholders
Sound commercial judgement and ability to manage an underwriting portfolio
Market-facing experience is beneficial, although this is not a heavily production-focused role
Ability to work collaboratively with senior underwriting stakeholders
What's on Offer
Highly competitive salary on offer, depending on experience
Opportunity to manage and develop a Liability portfolio
Exposure to large and complex commercial risks
Strong technical underwriting environment
Close working relationship with experienced underwriting leadership
Brisbane or Sydney location
Genuine opportunity to further develop your Liability underwriting career

📌 Underwriter - Liability (New South Wales)
🏢 Morgan Consulting
📍 New South Wales