Assistant Underwriter - Financial Lines

Location
Brisbane
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Assistant Underwriter - Financial Lines

Department: Specialty Lines

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: AU - Brisbane

Reporting To: Andrew Boyce



Description

Are you an emerging insurance professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for learning? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Underwriter to join our Brisbane Financial Lines team and support our growing Financial Lines portfolio.

About the role:
Reporting to the State Manager – Financial Lines, you’ll play a key role in servicing and retaining our existing Financial Lines portfolio, supporting senior Underwriters, and engaging with brokers to deliver exceptional service. This is a fantastic opportunity to build technical expertise, strengthen broker relationships, and contribute to a high-performing team.

You’ll be responsible for managing renewals, assisting with new business opportunities, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and industry regulations.



Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage and service the existing Financial Lines portfolio alongside senior underwriters
  • Provide exceptional customer service to brokers and internal stakeholders
  • Conduct regular portfolio reviews to monitor performance and profitability
  • Stay informed of industry developments and market trends
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, insurer guidelines, and company policies
  • Attend industry functions and networking events as required


About You:

  • 2+ years’ experience within the Insurance industry, ideally in an Underwriting support capacity
  • Positive, professional, can-do attitude with a strong sense of accountability
  • Excellent customer service skills, including written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfortable with IT systems
  • Understanding of the Australian insurance market


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:
  • 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

Applications will only be considered where you clearly explain in an application letter why you are a match for this role. You must also include your resume.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role.

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Benefits

  • Excellence Program
  • You Do You Day
  • Social club
  • Charity volunteering day
  • Personal leave days
  • Flexible public holidays