Underwriter, Construction

Liberty Specialty Markets; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local underwriting authority

Market-leading products

Career development programs

Technical training and induction

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Specialty Markets is seeking a Construction Underwriter to lead broker and client relationships, assess new business and renewals, and contribute to the growth and profitability of a specialist EPC portfolio.

In this role you will leverage local underwriting authority and collaborate with experienced leaders to deliver tailored underwriting solutions. The position offers development, training and opportunities for industry engagement within a global insurer.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of underwriting principles, procedures and techniques.
• The ability to assess and underwrite target new business and renewal opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to develop strategies that support portfolio growth and profitability.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• An understanding of market conditions, competitor activity and opportunities for product development.
• The ability to provide high-quality service and deliver tailored solutions.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, workflow and administrative requirements.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing positively to team performance.
• Alignment with Liberty's core values, including professionalism, integrity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients to support the marketing and sale of Liberty's products.
• Reviewing, assessing and underwriting new business and renewals in line with Liberty's quality and pricing guidelines
• Developing and executing selling and negotiation strategies that support portfolio growth, retention and profitability.
• Delivering a high level of underwriting service and building relationships that differentiate Liberty in the market.
• Managing facilities to support portfolio growth and retention.
• Working with other Product Line Underwriters to identify cross-selling opportunities and deliver complete solutions to brokers and clients.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Market awareness

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Join Liberty's specialist EPC underwriting team and help shape tailored insurance solutions for complex construction risks. As a Construction Underwriter, you will manage broker and client relationships, assess new business and renewals, and contribute to the growth and profitability of a specialist portfolio.

With local underwriting authority, access to market-leading products and support from experienced leaders and technical specialists, you will work in a collaborative and autonomous environment. The role also offers opportunities for career development, technical and non-technical training, product development and participation in industry events.

Key responsibilities

• As a Construction Underwriter, you will contribute to the growth and profitability of assigned specialty product lines by developing broker and client relationships, assessing risks and delivering tailored underwriting solutions. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients to support the marketing and sale of Liberty's products.
• Reviewing, assessing and underwriting new business and renewals in line with Liberty's quality and pricing guidelines
• Developing and executing selling and negotiation strategies that support portfolio growth, retention and profitability.
• Delivering a high level of underwriting service and building relationships that differentiate Liberty in the market.
• Managing facilities to support portfolio growth and retention.
• Working with other Product Line Underwriters to identify cross-selling opportunities and deliver complete solutions to brokers and clients.

General information

Country: Australia

Creation Date: 13-Aug-2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full time

Ref #: 1234573407

Description & Requirements

Join Liberty's specialist EPC underwriting team and help shape tailored insurance solutions for complex construction risks. As a Construction Underwriter, you will manage broker and client relationships, assess new business and renewals, and contribute to the growth and profitability of a specialist portfolio.

With local underwriting authority, access to market-leading products and support from experienced leaders and technical specialists, you will work in a collaborative and autonomous environment. The role also offers opportunities for career development, technical and non-technical training, product development and participation in industry events.

About you

You will bring:

• Technical knowledge of underwriting principles, procedures and techniques, including coverage issues, product lines and relevant systems.
• The ability to assess and underwrite target new business and renewal opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to develop strategies that support portfolio growth and profitability.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• An understanding of market conditions, competitor activity and opportunities for product development.
• The ability to provide high-quality service and deliver tailored solutions.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, workflow and administrative requirements.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing positively to team performance.
• Alignment with Liberty's core values, including professionalism, integrity and continuous improvement.

Why Liberty?

At Liberty, technology supports and informs underwriting decisions, but it is our people's technical excellence and judgement that enable us to truly underwrite risk and tailor bespoke solutions. We empower our Underwriters with local authority to make efficient and impactful decisions, while supporting them to build trusted relationships and a strong personal profile in the market.

You will join a stable, experienced leadership team and a global organisation with a strong focus on market relevance, quality customer service and sustainable performance. Our market approach is built on capability, consistency and personal rapport.

What we offer

• Local underwriting and claims authority.
• Market-leading products and specialist technical expertise.
• A product development team focused on addressing market gaps and introducing relevant solutions.
• An autonomous, performance-oriented culture.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing technical and non-technical training.
• Career development, management and leadership programs.
• Regional and global travel and secondment opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that supports employee wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Wellbeing training, EAP support, employee-led community groups and generous parental leave.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community through volunteering, fundraising and service leave.

Liberty has been recognised as NIBA General Insurer of the Year in 2021 and NIBA Specialty Insurer of the Year in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Who are we?

Liberty is a global insurance organisation providing specialist products and services across major markets. Our leadership team and management have the stability, experience and foresight to guide the business through changing market conditions, while empowering our people to focus on customers, technical quality and market relevance.

Our employees are encouraged to contribute to product development, industry events and the broader community, helping us deliver on Liberty's philosophy of helping people live safer and more secure lives.