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Senior Property UnderwriterKennedy Reid | Recruitment Agency • Sydney, NSW, AU
Senior Property Underwriter

Senior Property Underwriter

Kennedy Reid | Recruitment Agency • Sydney, NSW, AU
4 days ago
Job description

Job Description

My client is hiring an experienced Senior Underwriter to join a highly regarded underwriting team focused on commercial property risks. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong underwriting professional who enjoys building broker relationships, assessing complex risks, and contributing to profitable portfolio growth.

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Working within a collaborative and high-performing environment, you will play a key role in underwriting new and renewal business while providing technical leadership and support across the broader team.

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The Role

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As a Senior Underwriter, your responsibilities will include:

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  • Applying underwriting strategies across targeted industries and occupations to support profitable growth.
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  • Assessing and underwriting new business and renewal opportunities in line with underwriting guidelines and delegated authorities.
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  • Providing technical underwriting expertise, including risk assessment, coverage analysis, policy terms, conditions and pricing recommendations.
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  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with insurance brokers to generate new business opportunities and maximise policy retention.
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  • Collaborating with colleagues across product lines to strengthen broker partnerships and identify growth opportunities.
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  • Acting as a technical referral point and mentor for junior underwriters and team members.
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  • Maintaining effective relationships with capacity providers and key stakeholders.
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  • Monitoring portfolio performance, market trends and emerging risks to support informed underwriting decisions.
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

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  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial property underwriting.
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  • Advanced knowledge of property underwriting principles, processes, systems and guidelines.
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  • A strong understanding of the Australian insurance market and broker distribution channels.
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  • Proven experience underwriting complex property risks within delegated authority limits.
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  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
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  • Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management capabilities.
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  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
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What's on Offer

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  • Competitive salary package.
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  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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  • Genuine career development and progression opportunities.
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  • Paid parental leave.
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  • Additional leave options.
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  • Employee wellbeing and mental health support programs.
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  • Employee recognition and reward initiatives.
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  • Volunteer leave opportunities.
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  • Retail and lifestyle discounts.
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  • A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
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