Underwriter, Liability (Up to 160k)

Ensure Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary band 130k–160k AUD plus super

Established portfolio to manage

Mix of renewals & new business

Direct access to senior management

Job summary

Ensure Recruitment is seeking an experienced Liability Underwriter in Sydney to take over an established General & Products Liability portfolio and oversee risk selection, terms, and portfolio profitability.

You will focus on strong broker relationships, independent decision making, and a mix of renewals and new business, with direct access to senior management and a supportive underwriting team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Liability underwriting.
• Strong eye for risk and ability to price fairly.
• Build trust with brokers and discuss terms openly.
• Hands-on approach to managing a profitable portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Take over an established General & Products Liability portfolio.
• Review risks and set terms to keep business on the books.
• Use judgement to make decisions and protect profitability.
• Balance renewals with new business while maintaining service.

Skills

Commercial Liability underwriting

Risk assessment

Broker relationship management

Portfolio management

Job description

Underwriter, Liability (Up to 160k)

09-10-26 Sydney / Permanent

Make the Most of Your Underwriting Experience

• Take over an established General & Products Liability portfolio with existing broker relationships.
• Spend most of your time reviewing risks, setting terms and keeping good business on the books.
• Have the freedom to use your judgement and make decisions.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Experience in Commercial Liability underwriting.
• A good eye for risk and the confidence to price business fairly.
• The ability to build trust with brokers and have honest conversations about terms.
• A hands-on approach to managing your own portfolio and keeping it profitable.

What’s in It for You?

• $130,000–$160,000 + super, depending on experience.
• An established portfolio to manage, rather than starting from scratch.
• A mix of renewals and new business, without the role revolving around sales targets.
• Direct access to senior management and a team that values good underwriting.