Principal Underwriter

Randstad - Business Support; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad - Business Support is seeking a Principal Underwriter for an initial 3 month contract in Brisbane, Australia. You will deliver high level underwriting advice, assess complex portfolio risks, and determine premium models for major government agencies.

The role involves collaborating with senior Treasury officers and insurance brokers on parametric and catastrophe reinsurance strategies. Advanced Excel modeling, enterprise insurance systems, and clear executive communication are essential

Qualifications

• Proven underwriting experience across general insurance, with emphasis on property lines.
• Strong background or practical experience in property claims management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and trend analysis.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for executive briefings and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level underwriting advice and assess complex portfolio risks.
• Determine appropriate annual premium models across major government agencies.
• Evaluate property and liability risk exposures and advise on catastrophe reinsurance programs.
• Monitor portfolio claims trends to shape future policy decisions.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise insurance management systems

Job description

Join a key state treasury entity as a Principal Underwriter on an initial 3 month contract with potential for extension. You will deliver high level underwriting advice, assess complex portfolio risks, and determine appropriate annual premium models across major government agencies. Working alongside senior leaders, you will evaluate property and liability risk exposures, advise on catastrophe reinsurance programs, and monitor portfolio claims trends to shape future policy decisions.

The Tech Stack & Environment

Advanced Microsoft Excel for complex risk modeling, claims data analysis, and premium calculations

Enterprise insurance management systems and public sector actuarial frameworks

High level engagement with senior Treasury officers, agency stakeholders, and insurance brokers

What You'll Bring

Proven underwriting experience across general insurance, with emphasis on property lines

Strong background or practical experience in property claims management

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and trend analysis

Clear written and verbal communication skills for executive briefings and stakeholder engagement

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.