Casualty Underwriter

**Description**:
**About us**:
CFC Australia is a specialist underwriting agency built to unlock new levels of insight, impact and value for our broker partners. We are powered by CFC, a global specialist insurance company that is driven by technology and innovation.

We believe that the underwriting industry is entering an exciting new era, one that takes us beyond the linear process of quoting and issuing policies. We’re on a mission to be at the forefront of this change. Combining knowledge, foresight and strategic innovation, to offer unparalleled standards of underwriting and broker experience.

A talented team taking a fresh approach, we’re here for those seeking exceptional not expected.

**About the role**:
We’re on the hunt for an experienced Casualty Underwriter to join our team.

You'll play a pivotal role in the growth of the casualty portfolio for NSW and ACT. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriter to demonstrate their market presence, and strong broker relationships within the liability sector.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Possess an established market presence and strong broker relationships within the Liability sector.
- Provide a high standard of service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Actively contribute to the growth of a profitable liability portfolio, leveraging their technical expertise and network.
- Represent the business confidently in the market, upholding our reputation as a trusted and responsive underwriting partner.

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in a liability-focused role within an underwriting agency environment.
- Deep understanding of working under a binder arrangement, with the ability to assess complex risks and make informed decisions within delegated authority.
- Strong referral writing skills to escalate risks appropriately where cases fall outside of binding authority.

**Why you'll love working for CFC**:
We are proud winners of Top Insurance Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024 and 5-Star Diversity, Equity & Inclusion awards (Insurance Business Australia). All employees enjoy:

- Our ‘Excellence Program’ encourages and rewards a culture of high-performing individuals and teams
- ‘You Do You Day’ - an annual additional leave today to do something that brings you joy
- Commitment-free social club, with monthly in-office catch ups and quarterly events to get to know your colleagues better
- Annual end of financial year and end of calendar year events, in addition to social club arrangements
- Optional annual charity volunteering day, facilitated by us
- 3 additional personal leave days per year - for whatever you need
- Flexible public holidays - to celebrate our diversity you can “Swap” 2 public holidays for a more culturally significant day to suit you

**About CFC**:
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.

Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Austin, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 950 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.

At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.

CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.