Senior Strata Underwriter & Mentor: Drive Growth & Risk

Suncorp; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vero Specialty Lines, part of Suncorp, is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead Strata underwriting across our national portfolio in Melbourne. You will blend technical underwriting with relationship building, commercial thinking and coaching to drive sustainable, profitable growth, working with brokers and internal specialists.

You’ll share expertise, mentor less experienced underwriters and contribute to broker training while aligning with risk governance and authority frameworks.

Qualifications

• Five years plus Strata underwriting experience.
• Experience underwriting complex Strata accounts.
• Understanding of reinsurance and risk engineering.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and negotiate new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments for Strata.
• Apply technical expertise to complex Strata risks with appropriate terms.
• Build strong relationships with brokers and deliver a responsive service.
• Support Strata go-to-market and distribution strategy to grow the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering, Claims, and other teams for positive outcomes.
• Contribute to broker training and discussions on market and regulatory trends.

Skills

Strata underwriting

Broker relationship management

Risk assessment

Reinsurance knowledge

Coaching/mentoring

Underwriting authority

Education

Business/Commerce/Insurance degree

Job description

Vero Specialty Lines, part of Suncorp, is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead Strata underwriting across our national portfolio in Melbourne. You will blend technical underwriting with relationship building, commercial thinking and coaching to drive sustainable, profitable growth, working with brokers and internal specialists.

You’ll share expertise, mentor less experienced underwriters and contribute to broker training while aligning with risk governance and authority frameworks.