Brisbane Corporate M&A Associate — Growth & Mentorship

Shl; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellence Program

You Do You Day

Social club & quarterly events

End of financial year events

Job summary

CFC is seeking an Assistant Underwriter for our Brisbane Financial Lines team. You will support senior underwriters, manage renewals and assist with new business opportunities while ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines.

You will engage with brokers and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and contribute to a high-performing team focused on portfolio growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Underwriter - Financial Lines

Posted 6 days ago

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.

• 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:

• 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

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role.