Junior Insurance Broker

Kennedy Reid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Reid is recruiting for a Junior Broker in Sydney. This role offers exposure to a broad range of Financial Lines and General Lines products, working alongside experienced brokers to develop technical, broking and client management skills.

The successful candidate will come from a claims, underwriting, or related financial services background and will join a supportive, professional team focused on building strong client relationships and technical knowledge within the Financial Lines

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in general insurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support brokers with managing a portfolio of Financial Lines clients.
• Assist with new business and renewal processes.
• Prepare submissions, quotes and policy documentation.
• Liaise with insurers and underwriters to negotiate coverage.
• Assist with client enquiries and day-to-day account management.
• Review policy wordings and identify key coverage considerations.

Skills

Claims experience

Underwriting knowledge

Client management

Financial Lines

Job description

Take the next step in your insurance career

Our client is a specialist insurance brokerage with a strong reputation in the Financial Lines space. They are looking to add a Junior Broker to their growing Sydney team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an insurance professional from either a claims or underwriting backgroundor even someone from financial services looking to transition career.
The Opportunity Working alongside experienced brokers and industry specialists, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of Financial Lines and General Lines products and develop your technical, broking and client management skills.

You’ll be involved in:

• Supporting brokers with the management of a portfolio of Financial Lines clients
• Assisting with new business and renewal processes
• Preparing submissions, quotes and policy documentation
• Liaising with insurers and underwriters to negotiate appropriate coverage
• Assisting with client enquiries and day-to-day account management
• Reviewing policy wordings and identifying key coverage considerations
• Developing strong relationships with clients, insurers and other stakeholders
• Building your technical knowledge across the Financial Lines market

Take the next step in your insurance career

Our client is a specialist insurance brokerage with a strong reputation in the Financial Lines space. They are looking to add a Junior Broker to their growing Sydney team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an insurance professional from either a claims or underwriting backgroundor even someone from financial services looking to transition career.
The Opportunity Working alongside experienced brokers and industry specialists, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of Financial Lines and General Lines products and develop your technical, broking and client management skills.

You’ll be involved in:

• Supporting brokers with the management of a portfolio of Financial Lines clients
• Assisting with new business and renewal processes
• Preparing submissions, quotes and policy documentation
• Liaising with insurers and underwriters to negotiate appropriate coverage
• Assisting with client enquiries and day-to-day account management
• Reviewing policy wordings and identifying key coverage considerations
• Developing strong relationships with clients, insurers and other stakeholders
• Building your technical knowledge across the Financial Lines market

About You

We’re particularly interested in candidates with 1–3 years’ experience in general insurance, including those currently working in:

• Claims, particularly within Financial Lines, Professional Indemnity, D&O or related areas
• Underwriting, ideally within Financial Lines or a related class
• Junior broking or broking support

We’re looking for:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A good understanding of insurance principles
• Excellent attention to detail
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to build strong relationships
• A genuine interest in Financial Lines and insurance broking
• A willingness to learn and develop technically

Why Join?

You’ll benefit from:

• Specialist exposure to Financial Lines
• Strong technical and professional development
• Support and mentoring from experienced brokers
• A collaborative and high-performing team
• Clear career progression
• The opportunity to build a long‑term career in broking
• Sydney-based role with a strong company culture

If you’re currently working in claims or underwriting and have been considering a move into broking, this could be an ideal opportunity to make the transition.