Ready to take a lead in Financial Lines underwriting?
We're looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Financial Lines team in Melbourne. This role will see you take ownership of a portfolio, drive profitable growth, build strong broker relationships and provide technical guidance to junior underwriters while contributing to the continued success of the business.
About the role:
Reporting to the National Manager, Financial Lines, you'll play a key role in developing and managing a profitable Financial Lines portfolio. You'll work closely with brokers to identify and convert new business opportunities, oversee renewals, make underwriting decisions within authority and support the development of junior members of the team.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity grow your career in a supportive team that values development, collaboration, and connection. You’ll gain exposure to underwriting processes, broker engagement, and process improvement while contributing to a business that’s redefining insurance.
If you’re ready to build your underwriting expertise and thrive in a dynamic, innovative culture, we want to hear from you.
Develop and grow a profitable Financial Lines portfolio.- Identify and convert new business opportunities through existing and prospective broker relationships.
- Underwrite risks within delegated authority.
- Manage and monitor portfolio performance to achieve growth and profitability targets.
- Review and assess underwriting referrals from junior team members.
- Support business development and marketing initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong broker relationships through exceptional service and market engagement.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior underwriters.
- Stay informed of market trends, industry developments and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, insurer requirements and company policies.
At least 5 years' underwriting experience, including exposure to complex risks and decision making.- Strong knowledge of Financial Lines products and the broader insurance market.
- A proven ability to develop and maintain broker relationships.
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- ASIC PS146 Tier 1 qualification or equivalent.
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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, Melbourne, Sydney, Austin, Madrid, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 1200 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.
Feeling like you need to tick every box before applying? We see things differently. In a rapidly scaling company like ours, ambition and the drive to learn count for more than a 'perfect' checklist. We're building the future of insurance, and that requires diverse talent eager to grow with us. If this role excites you and you're ready to make a significant impact, bring your unique background and let's build something great together.
