22nd July, ****
Greysilver
Greysilver is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across Insurance, Banking & Finance, Legal, Energy & Engineering, and Technology. We partner with leading organisations and high-calibre professionals to make placements that matter.
About the Job
Our client is a global specialty insurer with a strong and expanding presence across Australia and New Zealand. Following sustained growth, they are seeking a Financial Lines Underwriter to lead and further develop their open market Financial Lines portfolio in the ANZ region.
Working closely with the regional Head of Financial Lines, you will shape underwriting strategy across Professional Indemnity, Financial Institutions and D&O.; This is a highly autonomous, market-facing seat with real influence over the direction of the portfolio, suited to a senior practitioner who wants ownership rather than a spot in a large hierarchy.
The business is well-capitalised, profitable and entrepreneurial, with a collaborative culture and hybrid working. The right candidate will have room to grow a book, build market profile and progress with the platform.
Responsibilities
Build and develop the Financial Lines portfolio across Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on PI, FI and D&O;
Drive profitable, sustainable long-term portfolio growth against agreed targets
Shape underwriting philosophy and strategy for the Financial Lines vertical alongside the regional head




Underwrite an open market Financial Lines portfolio with autonomy and sound technical judgement
Negotiate terms, pricing and policy structures on recent and renewal business
Develop and leverage broker relationships across the major domestic and global intermediaries
Represent the business in market and collaborate with teams across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific
Identify and pursue cross-sell opportunities where risk appetite and profitability align
Requirements
Significant experience underwriting Professional Indemnity and D&O; business
Established broker relationships across the Australian market and a credible market profile
Demonstrated ability to assess, price and negotiate complex Financial Lines risks
Strategic capability: setting and delivering ambitious but achievable growth targets
Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills; strong Excel capability
Treaty reinsurance exposure and tertiary or professional accreditation advantageous
What's on Offer
Competitive remuneration package
Genuine career development and progression pathways
Team-oriented and high-performance team culture
Work with market-leading clients and mandates
Dedicated consultant support throughout your process
Next Steps
To apply or find out more, contact:
Matt Marshall
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All applications are handled with strict confidentiality.

📌 Financial Lines Underwriter - Sydney
🏢 Greysilver
📍 Sydney