Underwriter - Accident and Health
Permanent - Full TimeJob Overview
Are you a motivated and relationship-driven insurance professional looking to take the next step in your Underwriting Career? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Underwriter to join our Accident & Health team and support our growing Accident & Health portfolio.
This role is located in either Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane.
This role is located in either Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane.
About the role:
Reporting to the National Manager – Accident & Health, you will play a key role in managing and growing an Accident & Health portfolio by handling renewals, assessing and converting new business opportunities, and delivering responsive, high‑quality service to brokers. You’ll monitor portfolio performance, ensure compliance with underwriting and legislative requirements, stay across industry developments, and actively participate in market engagement and networking activities.
This role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years experience as an Underwriter, or a well experienced Assistant Underwriter looking to step up and take on full underwriting responsibility within a supportive and high-performing environment.
If you are eager to deepen your technical capability, build strong broker relationships, and contribute to the growth of a profitable portfolio, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your underwriting career.
Why Join Us?
Working with CFC means joining a market‑leading, innovative underwriting team that values excellence, development, and collaboration. You’ll have access to meaningful professional growth opportunities, exposure to diverse risks and brokers, and the chance to strengthen your industry presence through events and networking.
Our culture emphasises continuous improvement, teamwork, and a supportive environment that empowers you to succeed and progress in your underwriting career.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and service an existing Accident & Health portfolio, including renewals and mid‑term adjustments
- Assess and underwrite new business opportunities in line with authority and guidelines
- Strengthen and maintain strong broker relationships through responsive and professional service
- Conduct portfolio reviews to monitor performance, profitability, and trends
- Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, legislative requirements, and internal policies
- Keep across industry developments, competitor activity, and emerging risks
- Attend networking events, broker meetings, and industry functions as required
- Contribute positively to a high‑performance, collaborative culture
About You:
- 2+ years’ experience in insurance, ideally within an Underwriting or Underwriting Support role
- Strong understanding of the Australian insurance market
- Academic/Professional: ASIC PS146 Tier 1
- A commitment to following, applying, and interpreting underwriting guidelines
- Strong commercial acumen and a determination to maintain a profitable portfolio
- Positive, professional, and proactive attitude
- Strong sales orientation, with confidence in pursuing and closing new business
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail, strong organisational capability, and ability to manage workload both in and out of the office
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with IT systems
- Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team