Underwriter - Liability

Newline Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 113,022 - 136,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their Liability team in Melbourne. In this senior position, you'll underwrite complex risks, maintain broker relationships, and mentor junior colleagues. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in liability underwriting.
• Strong technical knowledge of liability insurance products.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within your authority.
• Maintain and grow broker relationships.
• Represent Newline at market events.

Skills

Liability underwriting experience

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Technical knowledge of liability insurance

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join Our Team as an Underwriter – Liability

Newline Australia Insurance Pty Ltd (Newline)

About the Job

Newline, a market-leading specialty insurance group operating in over 80 countries, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Underwriter to join our Liability team in a senior capacity. This is your opportunity to work with a global specialty insurance group, build strong broker relationships, and underwrite complex risks across a diverse portfolio of public and products liability, life sciences and clinical trials insurance. You’ll play a key role in shaping our underwriting strategy and delivering exceptional service to our clients. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Melbourne. We offer a trusted, flexible work environment — most of our team works in a hybrid style tailored to their role, team, and clients.

Make Your Mark in Liability

You’ll work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless post-underwriting management and contribute to the development of new products and wordings. Our goal is to empower our people to grow as insurance professionals and deliver exceptional value to our clients.

How You Will Create an Impact?

Reporting to the Head of Liability, you’ll underwrite new and renewal business within your authority, maintain and grow broker relationships, and represent Newline at market events. You’ll also contribute mentoring junior team members and support continuous improvement across the team.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Underwriting risks within defined appetite and authority
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Collaborating with claims and internal teams
• Developing and tailoring policy wordings
• Representing Newline at broker and client meetings
• Supporting training and development of junior colleagues
• Interstate travel and attendance at insurance conferences

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in liability underwriting
• Strong technical knowledge of liability insurance products
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• A collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ready to Make a Bigger Impact?

We look forward to reviewing your application. At Newline, we value in-person collaboration and a supportive team culture. Our offices in Melbourne and Sydney offer a dynamic environment where you can thrive professionally and personally.

Enjoy Benefits That Take Care of What Matters

A competitive salary based on individual education, skills, and experience will be provided. We offer comprehensive benefits focused on your health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development. Our values—honesty, integrity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit—are at the heart of everything we do.

About

If you are interested in learning more about Newline, our culture and some of our initiatives, don’t hesitate to visit our website Home page - Newline Australia.

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