Underwriter - Accident and Health

Underwriter - Accident and Health Department:

Specialty Lines

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

AU - Brisbane

Reporting To:

Kellie Jansen

Description Are you a motivated and relationship-driven insurance professional looking to take the next step in your Underwriting Career? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Underwriter to join our Accident & Health team and support our growing Accident & Health portfolio. This role is located in either Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane.

About the role:

Reporting to the National Manager – Accident & Health, you will play a key role in managing and growing an Accident & Health portfolio by handling renewals, assessing and converting new business opportunities, and delivering responsive, high‑quality service to brokers. You’ll monitor portfolio performance, ensure compliance with underwriting and legislative requirements, stay across industry developments, and actively participate in market engagement and networking activities.

This role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years experience as an Underwriter, or a well experienced Assistant Underwriter looking to step up and take on full underwriting responsibility within a supportive and high‑performing environment. If you are eager to deepen your technical capability, build strong broker relationships, and contribute to the growth of a profitable portfolio, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your underwriting career.

Why Join Us?

Working with CFC means joining a market‑leading, innovative underwriting team that values excellence, development, and collaboration. You’ll have access to meaningful professional growth opportunities, exposure to diverse risks and brokers, and the chance to strengthen your industry presence through events and networking.

Our culture emphasises continuous improvement, teamwork, and a supportive environment that empowers you to succeed and progress in your underwriting career.

Responsibilities Include:

Manage and service an existing Accident & Health portfolio, including renewals and mid‑term adjustments

Assess and underwrite new business opportunities in line with authority and guidelines

Strengthen and maintain strong broker relationships through responsive and professional service

Conduct portfolio reviews to monitor performance, profitability, and trends

Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, legislative requirements, and internal policies

Keep across industry developments, competitor activity, and emerging risks

Attend networking events, broker meetings, and industry functions as required

Contribute positively to a high‑performance, collaborative culture

About You:

2+ years’ experience in insurance, ideally within an Underwriting or Underwriting Support role

Strong understanding of the Australian insurance market

Academic/Professional: ASIC PS146 Tier 1

A commitment to following, applying, and interpreting underwriting guidelines

Strong commercial acumen and a determination to maintain a profitable portfolio

Positive, professional, and proactive attitude

Strong sales orientation, with confidence in pursuing and closing new business

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail, strong organisational capability, and ability to manage workload both in and out of the office

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with IT systems

Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team

Why you'll love working for CFC: We are proud winners of Top Insurance Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024 and 5-Star Diversity, Equity & Inclusion awards (Insurance Business Australia). All employees enjoy:

Our ‘Excellence Program’ encourages and rewards a culture of high‑performing individuals and teams

‘You Do You Day’ – an annual additional leave today to do something that brings you joy

Commitment-free social club, with monthly in‑office catch ups and quarterly events to get to know your colleagues better

Annual end of financial year and end of calendar year events, in addition to social club arrangements

Optional annual charity volunteering day, facilitated by us

3 additional personal leave days per year – for whatever you need

Flexible public holidays – to celebrate our diversity you can “Swap” 2 public holidays for a more culturally significant day to suit you

Applications will only be considered where you clearly explain in an application letter why you are a match for this role. You must also include your resume.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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