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Senior Casualty Underwriter, Southern Region

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Assess client risks, price risks, and create sustainable insurance solutions for commercial casualty business in Australia.

Role type

Senior Casualty Underwriter

Builds

Commercial casualty insurance policies and portfolio strategies

Domain

Insurance / Casualty Underwriting

Required skills

Casualty underwriting (Primary, Excess/Umbrella), Commercial segment expertise, Broker relationship management, Production target execution, Portfolio reporting, Strategic planning, Budget management, Market analysis, Financial impact assessment, Pricing principles

Preferred skills

Entrepreneurial approach, Solution-based underwriting, Management reporting, Profitability assessment, Relationship development

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop and underwrite commercial casualty business including renewals and administration; Achieve production targets via strategic marketing and broker relationship development; Increase market share through key producer and client relationship building; Provide timely production and portfolio reporting; Develop strategies to grow profitable business within budget; Execute strategic plans for branch and national budgets; Collaborate with Client Engagement and Profit Centres to grow the Commercial segment; Provide superior service in a competitive market; Develop production budgets with the Underwriting Manager; Monitor and report on production, retention, new business, hit rates, loss ratios, claims activity, premiums, and bookings; Identify new business prospects and profile accounts; Assist in developing client relationships; Maintain working relationships with clients and brokers; Identify cross-marketing opportunities for other profit centres; Liaise with administration, actuarial, legal, claims, finance, and accounting teams; Communicate with Segment Managers regarding Casualty business.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC