Assistant Underwriter

Swiss Re; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

15 days personal leave

Flu vaccinations

Annual health checks

Job summary

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to support the Financial Lines portfolio. You will handle renewals, quotes and submissions, engage with brokers, and maintain records in a fast-paced team.

The role offers development of underwriting skills in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have insurance industry experience, strong analytical and numerical abilities, and proficient MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Previous insurance industry experience
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) across systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Handle core underwriting tasks including renewals, quotes and endorsements with brokers
• Create and maintain accurate electronic records per guidelines
• Collaborate with outsourced providers to resolve queries and issues
• Modify and process changes across tools and documents to keep data current
• Analyse submissions to assess exposures and coverages for underwriting decisions
• Prioritise new submissions and identify opportunities with the underwriting team

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Broker engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in General Insurance (ANZIIF)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Locations: Sydney, NSW, AU |Melbourne, VIC, AU

Are you ready to launch or grow your underwriting career with one of the world's leading reinsurance and insurance groups? Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Underwriter to support our Financial Lines portfolio team. This is your opportunity to work alongside experienced underwriters, build your technical expertise, and make a real impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About the Role

As an Assistant Underwriter within our Corporate Solutions Operations team, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Financial Lines portfolio. From handling renewals and quotes to engaging with brokers and analysing insurance submissions, you'll be at the heart of our underwriting operations. This role offers a fantastic platform to develop your underwriting skills while contributing to a high-performing team that values precision, curiosity, and client focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle core underwriting tasks including renewals, quotes, and endorsements, engaging with brokers as required to ensure smooth and timely outcomes
• Create and maintain accurate records electronically in line with established guidelines and processes
• Collaborate with outsourced providers to resolve queries and issues efficiently and professionally
• Modify, update, and process changes across applicable tools, systems, and documents to keep information current and accurate
• Analyse and assess insurance submissions with a focus on evaluating exposures and coverages to support sound underwriting decisions
• Prioritise new submissions quickly and effectively, identifying opportunities in collaboration with the broader underwriting team

About the Team

The Business Services team sits within Corporate Solutions Operations and serves as the operational backbone supporting our underwriting function. The team is responsible for delivering high-quality administration and operational support, ensuring that underwriting processes run smoothly and efficiently. Working closely with underwriters, the team provides essential assistance across a range of underwriting activities - from data management and system updates to broker engagement - enabling the wider business to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-driven professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring a genuine interest in underwriting and insurance, paired with strong analytical abilities and a commitment to delivering excellent service. You take pride in your work, communicate with clarity and professionalism, and are always looking for smarter ways to get things done. If you are passionate about the insurance industry and looking to further your career in underwriting support, we'd love to hear from you.

We Are Looking for Candidates Who Meet These Requirements:

• Previous insurance industry experience, ideally with exposure to underwriting
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to accurately assess data, exposures, and insurance submissions
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to work efficiently across systems and tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in broker and stakeholder engagement

• Experience with Financial Lines products (e.g., D&O, Professional Indemnity, Crime) or other General Insurance Products
• Currently studying or willing to pursue a Diploma in General Insurance (ANZIIF) or a similar professional qualification
• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong client service orientation and a team-first attitude, with a demonstrated ability to work with professionalism and integrity
• Experience collaborating with outsourced or third-party providers

Applications for this role will close on 9 September 2026. We look forward to your application!

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia to apply for this role.

Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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