Senior Underwriter – Professional Indemnity
- Melbourne CBD Office | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
- Full-time, Permanent
- Generous Salary base + Super + Bonus Structure
About the business
Our client is a well-established global specialty insurer with a strong reputation for underwriting expertise, disciplined risk selection and long-term portfolio growth.
Operating across multiple international markets, the business specialises in complex and specialty insurance risks and is backed by a highly regarded global insurance group. The Australian operation serves as a key hub, bringing together underwriting, claims, operations and leadership teams in a collaborative and commercially focused environment.
The opportunity
This is a key Senior Underwriter role within a small, highly experienced Professional Indemnity team. You will take ownership of complex Professional Indemnity risks, work closely with senior stakeholders and have the opportunity to influence portfolio performance and underwriting strategy.
What's in it for you?
- Join a globally recognised specialty insurer with a strong reputation for underwriting excellence.
- Work on a complex, high-value Professional Indemnity portfolio rather than high-volume transactional business.
- Take ownership of broker relationships and build your profile within the market.
- Influence portfolio growth, underwriting strategy and product development.
- Collaborate closely with experienced underwriting, claims, operations and leadership teams.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, wellbeing benefits, health insurance and employee share opportunities.
- Access ongoing professional development, coaching and genuine long-term career growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite and negotiate complex Professional Indemnity risks across new business and renewals
- Assess risk exposures, financial information and claims experience to support underwriting decisions
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and key market stakeholders
- Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to underwriting strategy and profitability initiatives
- Provide technical underwriting expertise, including policy interpretation and referral support
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across claims, legal, risk, finance and operations
What we're looking for
- Professional Indemnity underwriting experience, ideally within the Australian market
- Strong technical underwriting and policy wording knowledge
- Proven ability to manage complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions
- Excellent broker relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commercial mindset with an understanding of portfolio performance
- ANZIIF, ACII or similar insurance qualifications highly regarded
Apply now
If you're looking for an opportunity to join a highly respected specialty insurer where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
