Underwriter / Account Executive

Steadfast Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

ANZIIF accreditation pathways

Company-paid life insurance

Annual health checks

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Prevail invites an experienced Underwriter to join our specialist team in Australia, focusing on Specie, Jeweller’s Block, Fine Art and Safe Deposit risks. You will work closely with brokers and clients, delivering expert underwriting and tailored risk solutions while driving profitable growth.

The role blends technical underwriting with business development, stakeholder engagement and strategic portfolio management in a market-leading, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated underwriting experience in Specie, Jeweller’s Block, Fine Art or similar specialist insurance classes.
• Strong relationship management with brokers and clients.
• Excellent communication and negotiation to explain appetite and risk requirements.
• Analytical ability to assess complex risks including valuations and controls.
• Commercially minded with focus on portfolio growth and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage Jeweller’s Block, Commercial Fine Art and Safe Deposit risks within delegated authority.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and direct clients, guiding appetite and risk solutions.
• Assess complex risks across jewellery, fine art, storage and transit considerations.
• Structure pricing, terms and deductibles to drive profitable growth.
• Support business development through broker engagement, client meetings and market events.
• Contribute to portfolio development using market intelligence and trends.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Relationship management

Negotiation

Analytical capability

Commercial mindset

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded and relationship-driven Underwriter to join our specialist team, supporting the continued growth of our Specie and Fine Art portfolio. This is a market-facing role where you will work closely with brokers and clients across the jewellery, fine art, storage and safe deposit sectors, providing expert underwriting solutions and delivering exceptional service.

You will play a key role in driving profitable growth by building strong broker and client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and communicating underwriting appetite and risk solutions with confidence. Representing the business in meetings, industry events and presentations, you will become a trusted partner to the market while contributing valuable insights that support portfolio performance and future growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical underwriting expertise with business development, stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking in a highly specialised insurance market.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite and manage Jeweller’s Block, Commercial Fine Art and Safe Deposit risks within delegated authority, delivering sound underwriting decisions aligned to appetite and portfolio objectives.

Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and direct clients, providing expert guidance on product appetite, submission requirements and tailored risk solutions.

Assess and evaluate complex risks across jewellery, fine art, storage and safe deposit sectors, considering security, valuations, stock controls, transit exposures and accumulation risk.

Structure, negotiate and manage pricing, terms, deductibles and risk improvement requirements to achieve profitable growth and sustainable portfolio performance.

Support business development through broker engagement, client meetings, industry events, presentations and market education initiatives.

Contribute to portfolio and product development by leveraging market intelligence, broker feedback, claims trends and competitor insights, while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Demonstrated underwriting experience, ideally within Specie, Jeweller’s Block, Fine Art, or other specialist insurance classes, with the ability to make sound commercial and risk-based decisions.

Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to build trusted partnerships with brokers, clients and industry contacts.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly explain underwriting appetite, risk requirements and technical concepts to a broad audience.

Strong analytical capability, with experience assessing complex risks, including valuations, security controls, stock management, transit exposures and accumulation risks.

Commercially minded and solutions-focused, with a genuine interest in market trends, portfolio performance, business growth and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Highly organised and accountable, with strong attention to detail, sound judgement, integrity and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• As a valued member of Prevail, we believe that when people thrive, performance follows. That’s why we’ve built a benefits offering that supports your wellbeing, growth, protection, and purpose—not just at work, but in life. We back our team with real flexibility, meaningful development, and a culture where accountability, integrity, and contribution matter
• We believe in hybrid working, purposeful time together to build strong connections, spark ideas and move faster, while giving you the space and flexibility to focus and perform at your best.
• You’ll grow through structured development, mentoring and tuition support, with ANZIIF accreditation pathways that convert learning into real capability.
• You're backed by company-paid Life, TPD, Salary Continuance and Travel insurance, with access to additional discounted cover.
• Your wellbeing is supported through annual health checks, skin checks, flu shots, holistic wellness programs and confidential counselling.
• You’ll thrive in a collegiate, high-trust culture where integrity and accountability matter, your ideas land quickly, and your contribution counts.

Why Join Prevail

This is more than a role it’s your chance to help shape one of Australia’s most forward-thinking specialist underwriting agencies. At Prevail, you’ll work on complex, meaningful risks across High Net Worth, Specialty, Lifestyle & Leisure for customers who expect more and value precision.

You’ll be part of a high-performance, no-ego culture where ideas move fast, ownership is real, and the team succeeds together. We’re modernising how we work from better systems and digital platforms to refreshed, purpose-built office spaces designed to energise and connect.

And we back what matters to you with volunteer leave, a genuine focus on wellbeing, and a working rhythm that supports both your ambition and your life.

If you’re ready to grow with a business that’s moving fast, shape something meaningful, and help set a new benchmark for what great looks like in specialist insurance — this is your moment.

Our Culture & Values

At Prevail, our values aren’t just words they’re behaviours we live every day.
They guide how we work, how we show up for each other, and how we deliver results.

P – Problem-Solving
We lean into challenges with creativity, energy, and action.

R – Relationships
We build trust through genuine connection and shared success.

E – Easy to Deal With
We make life easier for customers, partners, and colleagues.

V – Value
We focus on what matters and deliver with integrity.

A – Accountability
We take responsibility and follow through — no excuses.

I – Integrity
We do the right thing — even when no one’s watching.

L – Learning
We challenge ourselves to improve — every day, in every way.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our people are chosen for their personalities, their ethics and professional qualities without any exclusion, preferential treatment, or discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate by reason of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or disability or any other difference. We encourage applications from all individuals and will provide appropriate assistance for candidates with disabilities or special needs throughout the recruitment process upon request.