Senior Medical Indemnity Underwriter — Hybrid Sydney

Avant; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant in Sydney is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join the Medical Indemnity team on a full‑time, hybrid basis. You will oversee complex practitioner and practice risks, provide technical expertise, and mentor junior underwriters while engaging with Medical Advisors, Claims, Legal, Advocacy and Risk teams.

This senior technical role offers influence over underwriting outcomes, stakeholder engagement and process improvements, with approximately 50% office presence and occasional travel to other

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in insurance, underwriting or medical indemnity.
• Experience managing complex underwriting matters within delegated authority.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, risk assessment and relevant insurance legislation.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage complex new business, renewals and existing member risks within delegated authority.
• Apply sound underwriting judgement to determine appropriate terms, pricing, endorsements and risk remediation strategies.
• Act as a technical SME for Practitioner Indemnity, providing guidance on complex underwriting matters.
• Coach, mentor and support the development of junior underwriters.
• Work closely with Medical Advisors, Claims, Legal, Advocacy and Risk teams on elevated or complex risks.
• Build strong relationships with members and internal stakeholders, clearly communicating underwriting decisions.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews and improvements to underwriting processes, guidelines and frameworks.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Mentoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Job description

Avant in Sydney is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join the Medical Indemnity team on a full‑time, hybrid basis. You will oversee complex practitioner and practice risks, provide technical expertise, and mentor junior underwriters while engaging with Medical Advisors, Claims, Legal, Advocacy and Risk teams.

This senior technical role offers influence over underwriting outcomes, stakeholder engagement and process improvements, with approximately 50% office presence and occasional travel to other