The Company

Fortune 500 Company. Fast growing, energetic organisation, dedicated to the development of its people.

At Berkley Insurance Australia, we combine the strength and stability of a Fortune 500 organisation with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist insurer. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our broker partners while empowering our people to make decisions, innovate and build long-term success.

Join a high-performing team where you’ll build on your underwriting experience, manage a diverse portfolio of risks, and develop strong relationships with brokers. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your technical and commercial capability while contributing to the performance and growth of the portfolio.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will underwrite General Liability risks, manage an allocated broker portfolio, and develop robust, sustainable broker relationships. Working closely with the State Manager Victoria & Tasmania, you will play an important role in supporting the profitable growth and continued development of the Victoria & Tasmania portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead underwriting of General Liability products within delegated authority
- Develop and maintain broker relationships to support profitable portfolio growth
- Deliver excellent service standards, ensuring high-quality underwriting decisions and timely responses
- Evaluate, negotiate, and approve complex insurance quotations
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and portfolio profitability




- Represent the organisation at industry events and relevant professional organisations
- Collaborate with the State Manager in business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making
- Oversee adherence to underwriting governance, compliance standards, and risk appetite

About You You are an experienced underwriting professional with strong technical capability and a commercial mindset. You are confident assessing and negotiating risks, making sound underwriting decisions, and building strong, trusted broker relationships.

You bring a proactive approach to portfolio management, a commitment to excellent service, and a focus on contributing to profitable growth and positive business outcomes.

Essential

- Minimum 5+ years insurance industry experience in underwriting and/or broking
- Strong technical underwriting capability across General Liability
- Proven ability to negotiate and approve complex insurance quotations
- Strong broker relationship management and marketing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of numeracy and analytical capability
- Proficiency in Excel, Lotus Notes, and standard business software programs
- Strong decision-making capability with a balanced approach to risk

Desired

- Diploma or Degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field
- Experience managing or supporting a regional underwriting portfolio

Everything Counts. Everyone Matters. Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

No agencies please.

📌 Underwriter General Liability (Melbourne)
🏢 Berkley Insurance
📍 Melbourne