Underwriting Officer

Underwriting Specialist

We’re looking for an experienced **underwriter**to step into a **high-impact, standalone role**where you'll build and lead the in-house tele-interviewing and pre-assessment function. This is a rare opportunity to leverage your underwriting expertise in a collaborative and market-leading advice business.

Whether you're Melbourne-based or prefer to work remotely, this is a flexible position within a high-performing, values led advice firm.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- **Own and develop**the in-house tele-interviewing and pre-assessment function
- **Use your underwriting lens**to pre-empt potential loadings, exclusions, or declines
- **Liaise directly with insurers and underwriters**, challenging decisions where appropriate
- **Advocate for clients**, ensuring risk is well-articulated and policies are placed optimally
- **Support advisers**with technical pre-assessment insights and guidance
- **Support team member**by providing advice regarding tele-interviews and where to provide further enquiry

**About You**
- 3 + years of experience in **life insurance underwriting in either group or risk**:

- Deep understanding of the **underwriting process**and risk assessment
- Confident, warm, and articulate communicator strong time management and able to **self-manage workflow**:

- Tech-savvy and comfortable working independently and remotely
- A **client-first mindset**with a proactive, problem-solving attitude

**Why You’ll Love This Role**
- Lead and shape a function with genuine ownership and autonomy
- Join a **values-driven business**making a tangible difference in clients' lives
- Enjoy the **flexibility of remote work**or collaborate from the Melbourne office
- Work closely with senior advisers and leaders in a **flat-structured, high-growth business**:

- Influence outcomes and help **deliver better insurance solutions**for Australians