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.