Head of Property Underwriting - ISR & Property (AU)

Mitti; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Mitti Insurance is seeking a Head of Property to lead the ISR Property underwriting function in Australia. You will establish a profitable underwriting portfolio, develop the team, and strengthen broker relationships while aligning with risk and compliance frameworks.

You will shape underwriting strategy, own portfolio performance, and collaborate with actuarial, claims and product teams to ensure pricing adequacy and market crediblity in the Australian general insurance market.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in commercial liability lines—General Property and ISR.
• Experience managing an ISR portfolio from a P&L perspective, including pricing and capacity.
• Strong knowledge of AFSL and ASIC compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end portfolio performance across all general property lines in Australia, setting underwriting strategy and targets.
• Lead and develop the ISR underwriting team, building a high-performing culture of technical excellence.
• Drive broker engagement and new business development in the Australian market.
• Set and maintain underwriting guidelines, authority frameworks, and risk appetite for the ISR portfolio.
• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and product teams to ensure pricing adequacy and feedback into underwriting decisions.
• Ensure underwriting activity complies with ASIC, AFSL, and internal risk controls.
• Represent Mitti Insurance in broker and industry forums to build brand and credibility.

Skills

General Property underwriting

ISR underwriting

P&L management

Pricing strategy

Reinsurance utilization

AFSL compliance

ASIC standards

Underwriting guidelines

Job description

Mitti Insurance is seeking a Head of Property to lead the ISR Property underwriting function in Australia. You will establish a profitable underwriting portfolio, develop the team, and strengthen broker relationships while aligning with risk and compliance frameworks.

You will shape underwriting strategy, own portfolio performance, and collaborate with actuarial, claims and product teams to ensure pricing adequacy and market crediblity in the Australian general insurance market.