Underwriter

Job No: 677801

Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD

Max Term Full Time

Insurance

Pay Band 4

• Sydney (preferred) or Melbourne CBD location/hybrid working
• Work with State Intermediary teams to enhance and maintain strong intermediary relationships and engagement
• Actively collaborate across the team and the broader business to support the achievement of strategic goals and action plans
• 12-month role

About the Role:

The Underwriter performs day to day operational underwriting functions within a National Underwriting team through the underwriting and negotiating of individual policy renewals and mid-term policy adjustments in accordance with the Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA).

The Underwriter in collaboration with Distribution colleagues will grow and develop key intermediary relationships and deliver exceptional customer service. The role collaborates with other teams, removes any blockages to performance, escalates issues and proactively looks for ways to simplify and improve the underwriting process.

What You'll Do:

• Underwrite renewal business within the scope of individual Delegated Underwriting Authority to achieve the strategic and financial goals of the Liability Portfolio
• Conduct renewal reviews to ensure business is re-underwritten in alignment with current underwriting, selection and pricing guidelines and implement corrective or remedial actions when appropriate
• Monitor ongoing policy performance to identify opportunities for remedial or corrective underwriting
• Underwrite using approved tools and in complete alignment with agreed underwriting processes and guidelines.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Insurance market
• Demonstrated ability to influence in the commercial Broker and Adviser insurance market to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• An understanding of relevant Insurance products, industry, market environment, reinsurance structures and customer segment
• Ability to underwrite in accordance with Risk Appetite, Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA), Underwriting Guidelines and Business Licence  
• Ability to use technical product knowledge to set terms and conditions and determines their acceptability in comparison to risk appetite for each customer.

What You'll Enjoy:

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

• Hybrid working
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits:

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.

Advertised: 30 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 13 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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