Insurance Underwriter

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Sydney

Contact Name:

Niamh Keane

Contact Email:

Niamh@maydayrecruitment.com

Contact Phone:

0481 614 533

Date Published:

14-Feb-2026

MAYDAY Recruitment is seeking an Insurance Underwriter to join a specialist insurance provider with a strong broker network and clear underwriting strategy.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical decision-making with relationship management, and who wants their impact reflected in service standards, portfolio performance and team development.

What's in it for you?
  • Full-time permanent opportunity
  • Flexible working arrangement with office in St. Leanards. 
High level of delegated underwriting authority
  • ​​​​​​​ Exposure to rural and specialist portfolios
  • Work in a collaborative, empowered environment that values initiative and continuous improvement

Main responsibilities include:
  • Underwrite new business, renewals and endorsements within delegated authority
  • Apply underwriting guidelines to achieve sustainable portfolio outcomes
  • Deliver high service standards to broker partners, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
  • Support senior underwriters with referrals and provide constructive feedback to team members
  • Analyse portfolio performance metrics to inform underwriting decisions
  • Contribute to underwriting and distribution strategy execution
  • Participate in product or portfolio-related project work as required
  • Maintain strong compliance and documentation standards

The ideal candidate:
  • Minimum 2-3 years’ insurance experience in underwriting, broking or in general or commercial insurance
  • Strong technical underwriting capability and product knowledge
  • Exposure to agricultural risks highly regarded
  • AQF Certificate IV or Diploma in General Insurance (or working towards)
  • Confident working within delegated authority levels
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to guide decisions
  • Excellent broker relationship and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement
  • Collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in contributing to team success
If this would like the ideal role for you, apply today!
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