principal underwriter

HR Partners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Principal Underwriter on an initial 3 month contract with potential for extension for a key state treasury entity in Australia. You will deliver high level underwriting advice, assess complex portfolio risks, and determine appropriate annual premium models across major government agencies.

Working alongside senior Treasury officers, you will monitor portfolio claims trends, advise on catastrophe reinsurance programs, and shape future policy decisions with executive

Qualifications

• Underwriting experience across general insurance, with emphasis on property lines.
• Experience in property claims management.
• Advanced Excel for data manipulation and trend analysis.
• Clear written and verbal communication for executive briefings and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level underwriting advice and assess complex portfolio risks.
• Determine appropriate annual premium models across major government agencies.
• Monitor portfolio claims trends to shape future policy decisions.
• Advise on catastrophe reinsurance programs and engage with senior Treasury stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Property claims

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

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.