Senior Underwriter, Workers' Comp - NSW (Hybrid)

icare NSW; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Gym subsidies

Health checks

EAP support

Learning opportunities

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

icare NSW is seeking a Senior Underwriter in a hybrid Sydney role to manage a portfolio of large, complex workers compensation employers. You will assess risk, ensure premium adequacy and support long-term sustainability of the NSW scheme. You'll share expertise, coach colleagues and drive improvements across the underwriting team.

You will work with employers, brokers and internal stakeholders to deliver trusted advice, resolve complex issues and contribute to safer outcomes for NSW communities.

Qualifications

• Extensive underwriting experience within workers compensation insurance.
• Ability to assess complex risk, exposure and premium scenarios.
• Experience managing relationships with large employers and brokers.
• Explain underwriting concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset and problem-solving focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of large and complex employers with underwriting and policy management.
• Review risk, exposure and premium information to support sustainable outcomes.
• Provide trusted underwriting advice to employers, brokers and stakeholders on complex matters.
• Lead resolution of escalated issues and drive process improvements.
• Coach and mentor underwriters and contribute to capability development.
• Contribute to audit activities, quality improvements and underwriting initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams to support scheme sustainability and customer experiences.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Complex risk handling

Education

Business degree

Job description

icare NSW is seeking a Senior Underwriter in a hybrid Sydney role to manage a portfolio of large, complex workers compensation employers. You will assess risk, ensure premium adequacy and support long-term sustainability of the NSW scheme. You'll share expertise, coach colleagues and drive improvements across the underwriting team.

You will work with employers, brokers and internal stakeholders to deliver trusted advice, resolve complex issues and contribute to safer outcomes for NSW communities.