Intermediate Strata UW

Suncorp; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vero is seeking an experienced Strata Underwriter to manage and underwrite a portfolio of Strata business, including new and renewing policies. You will work closely with brokers and internal teams to deliver tailored insurance solutions and support profitable growth across the Specialty Lines Strata portfolio.

You will bring 2–3 years of Strata underwriting experience, strong negotiating skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in Strata underwriting.
• Experience in Commercial Strata underwriting is highly regarded.
• Strong technical underwriting capability and ability to make sound commercial decisions.
• Proven track record building and maintaining broker and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and underwrite a portfolio of Strata business, including new and existing customers.
• Assess risks and make underwriting decisions in line with objectives and risk appetite.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and key stakeholders.
• Deliver responsive, solution-focused service to customers and intermediaries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to portfolio growth and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strata underwriting

Broker relationships

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Portfolio growth

Job description

Strata Underwriter

Sydney, NSW/Melbourne, VIC I Full Time

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and commercially minded Underwriter to join Vero’s Specialty Lines Strata team.

In this role, you'll manage and underwrite a portfolio of Strata business, including new business, renewals, and policy adjustments, while supporting profitable portfolio growth. Working closely with brokers, customers, and internal stakeholders, you'll build strong relationships, deliver tailored insurance solutions, and contribute to the successful execution of Vero’s Specialty Lines Strata strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Underwriter, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and success of Vero’s Specialty Lines Strata portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and underwriting a portfolio of Strata business, including new and existing customers.
• Assessing risks and making sound underwriting decisions in line with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and key stakeholders.
• Delivering responsive, solution-focused service and support to customers and intermediaries.
• Collaborating with internal teams to achieve positive customer and business outcomes.
• Contributing to portfolio growth, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Strata underwriting, with Commercial Strata underwriting experience highly regarded.
• Open to relevant Underwriting, Claims, Broking & Strata Management professionals.
• Strong technical underwriting capability with the ability to assess risk and make sound commercial decisions.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong broker and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a commercially focused mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy and service.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multiple business functions.
• Knowledge of insurance market trends and underwriting principles and risk management practices.

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