Property Underwriter

MAYDAY Recruitment Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment Group partners with a leading Australian insurer to recruit an experienced Property Underwriter for a Sydney-based role focused on Strata Property risks. You will manage new business and renewals, developing tailored insurance solutions with brokers.

You will balance technical risk assessment with commercial decision-making, while building strong broker relationships and contributing to portfolio strategy within an established team in North Sydney.

Qualifications

• Previous experience underwriting Commercial Property risks
• Strong knowledge of Property products, risk assessment, pricing and policy coverage
• Proven ability to manage broker relationships and develop new business
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
• A proactive approach to portfolio management and business development
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• ANZIIF or CIP qualifications are highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Underwriting new business and renewals across a diverse Property portfolio
• Assessing risk exposures, pricing, terms, conditions and coverage
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and key stakeholders
• Identifying and pursuing quality new business opportunities
• Managing portfolio performance and ensuring underwriting decisions align with appetite and guidelines
• Negotiating terms and conditions with brokers and other stakeholders
• Monitoring portfolio trends, profitability and emerging risks
• Collaborating with claims, risk and other internal teams to deliver strong client outcomes
• Contributing to portfolio strategy, process improvements and broader business initiatives

Skills

Commercial property underwriting

Broker relationship management

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Autonomous working

Education

ANZIIF CIP qualification

Job description

Join a leading Australian insurer and take ownership of a diverse Property portfolio in a role offering genuine autonomy, strong broker relationships and long‑term career growth.

MAYDAY Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a highly regarded insurance organisation to recruit an experienced Property Underwriter to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an underwriting professional who enjoys balancing technical risk assessment with commercial decision‑making and building strong relationships with brokers. You’ll be joining an established team where your technical expertise will be valued, while having the opportunity to make a real impact across a diverse portfolio.

The Opportunity

You’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of Strata Property risks across new business and renewals, working closely with brokers to develop tailored insurance solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Underwriting new business and renewals across a diverse Property portfolio




• Assessing risk exposures, pricing, terms, conditions and coverage




• Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and key stakeholders




• Identifying and pursuing quality new business opportunities




• Managing portfolio performance and ensuring underwriting decisions align with appetite and guidelines




• Negotiating terms and conditions with brokers and other stakeholders




• Monitoring portfolio trends, profitability and emerging risks




• Collaborating with claims, risk and other internal teams to deliver strong client outcomes




• Contributing to portfolio strategy, process improvements and broader business initiatives

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Property Underwriter who combines strong technical capability with a commercial and relationship‑focused approach.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Previous experience underwriting Commercial Property risks




• Strong knowledge of Property products, risk assessment, pricing and policy coverage




• Proven ability to manage broker relationships and develop new business




• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills




• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability




• A proactive approach to portfolio management and business development




• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team




• Relevant insurance qualifications such as ANZIIF or CIP will be highly regarded

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established and highly regarded insurance business, located in North Sydney that offers a supportive team environment, strong broker relationships and genuine opportunities for professional development.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of a quality Property portfolio, work alongside experienced insurance professionals and play an important role in the continued growth of the business.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Property Underwriter looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.