Job Description

Job Description n

22nd July, 2026

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Greysilver

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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.

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About the Job

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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.

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Working closely with the regional Head of Financial Lines, you will shape underwriting strategy across Qualified 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.

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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 n

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- Build and develop the Financial Lines portfolio across Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on PI, FI and D&O;
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- Drive profitable, sustainable long‑term portfolio growth against agreed targets
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- Shape underwriting philosophy and strategy for the Financial Lines vertical alongside the regional head
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- Underwrite an open market Financial Lines portfolio with autonomy and sound technical judgement
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- Negotiate terms, pricing and policy structures on new and renewal business
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- Develop and leverage broker relationships across the major domestic and global intermediaries
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- Represent the business in market and collaborate with teams across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific
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- Identify and pursue cross‑sell opportunities where risk appetite and profitability align
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Requirements nn
- Significant experience underwriting Professional Indemnity and D&O; business
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- Established broker relationships across the Australian market and a credible market profile
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- Demonstrated ability to assess, price and negotiate complex Financial Lines risks
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- Strategic capability: setting and delivering ambitious but achievable growth targets
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- Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills; solid Excel capability
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- Treaty reinsurance exposure and tertiary or professional accreditation advantageous
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What’s on Offer nn
- Competitive remuneration package
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- Genuine career development and progression pathways
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- Collaborative and high‑performance team culture
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- Work with market‑leading clients and mandates
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- Dedicated consultant support throughout your process
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Next Steps n

To apply or find out more, contact:

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Matt Marshall

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All applications are handled with strict confidentiality.

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📌 Lead Financial Lines Underwriter - Sydney
🏢 CFC Underwriting
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