C&E Underwriter

Create impact as a Construction& Engineering Underwriter.

For over 165 years, CGU has been insuring ambition. Part of Insurance Australia Group (known as IAG), were a leading commercial, rural and personal lines insurer and a top-three provider of workers compensation insurance.

Your Role

Are you ready to build your future in underwriting within a specialist area of insurance with huge long-term potential? As a Construction& Engineering (C) Underwriter, you'll work at the heart of a high-performing, inclusive team, helping shape risk solutions for complex projects and building lasting relationships with our trusted partners. Whether you're an experienced underwriter, early-career insurance professional, or graduate with a background in construction, engineering, or insurance, were open to different paths that bring the right mindset, energy, and curiosity.

This role is more than just underwritingits about becoming a trusted advisor. Youll engage directly with brokers, present our unique offering at industry events, and contribute to national business targets. You'll also support strategy development for SME to mid-markets and get involved in product guidance and insight-sharing. Were looking for people who love solving problems, communicating clearly, and arent afraid to get out into the market and represent our brand with pride.

What sets this team apart is the culturecollaborative, experienced, and always growing. Youll be supported by senior underwriters and industry leaders who want to see you succeed. Theres real opportunity here: to develop expertise in a specialty field, to build a meaningful career, and to shape how we work with partners and clients into the future. If youre confident, adaptable, and ready to challenge the status quoyoull thrive here.

This is a permanent role, based in Gadigal Country (Darling Park, Sydney) or Meanjin (Brisbane).

About You

• Experience in a broker- or customer-facing role, with strong relationship-building skills.
• Professional and/or academic background in underwriting, broader insurance, or construction/engineering sectors.
• A confident, curious mindset with the ability to adapt and thrive through change.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
• A relevant degree in engineering (any discipline) or trade/construction experience (preferred but not essential).
• A team-first attitude, high motivation, and a desire to grow your career in a specialist insurance space.

Applications close Sunday 26 October, 23:59pm AEDT.

Joining CGU, youll have access to a raft of benefits from across the Group:

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance
• 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carers
• Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy
• Compassionate leave
• Discounts on every day and special occasion items
• A certified Family Inclusive WorkplaceTM
• Great employee network communities
• Award-winning recognition and reward program
• employment type eligibility criteria apply

ABOUT US

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. Thats not just words. Its our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

Were ready for you. Apply today.

Learn more about who IAG is here.