Senior General Liability Underwriter — QLD & WA

Hooker & Heijden; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooker & Heijden is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead the General Liability book for QLD and WA from their Brisbane office. The role is hybrid and focuses on growing commercial portfolios with manufacturers, distributors and professional lines.

You will own risk assessment, pricing and terms within authority, while mentoring junior underwriters and collaborating with brokers to drive profitable growth. A strong network in QLD/WA and ANZIIF RG146 progression are valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' liability underwriting experience with insurer or underwriting agency.
• Strong knowledge of liability wordings, contracts and endorsements.
• Established broker network in Queensland; WA relationships highly regarded.
• Proven track record of growing a portfolio profitably.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative and culturally aligned – able to work in a small Brisbane office with national team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the QLD/WA General Liability portfolio: new business, renewals and retention.
• Underwrite Public & Products Liability risks within authority: risk assessment, pricing, terms and endorsements.
• Prepare referrals for risks outside authority to Liability Manager and providers.
• Build broker relationships across QLD/WA; travel to Perth as required.
• Represent the business at market events to raise brand and submissions.
• Monitor portfolio performance and report to State Manager and Liability Manager.
• Collaborate with claims team on large/complex liability claims and share learnings.

Skills

Liability underwriting

Broker relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Education

ANZIIF qualifications (or RG146)

Tools

Underwriting system

Policy wordings knowledge

Job description

Hooker & Heijden is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead the General Liability book for QLD and WA from their Brisbane office. The role is hybrid and focuses on growing commercial portfolios with manufacturers, distributors and professional lines.

You will own risk assessment, pricing and terms within authority, while mentoring junior underwriters and collaborating with brokers to drive profitable growth. A strong network in QLD/WA and ANZIIF RG146 progression are valued.