Assistant Underwriter
Department: Technology (Underwriting)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: AU - Sydney
Description
Are you an emerging insurance professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for learning? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Underwriter to join our Sydney Tech, Media & IP team and support our growing Tech, Media & IP portfolio.
About the role:
Reporting to the National Manager – Tech, Media & IP, you will assist the National Manager with underwriting and developing a profitable portfolio across technology, media and intellectual property risks. This includes new business and renewal underwriting, supporting product development, and building strong broker relationships within a fast-evolving and innovation-led class of business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build technical expertise, strengthen broker relationships, and contribute to a high-performing team.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity grow your career in a supportive team that values development, autonomy, and connection. You’ll gain exposure to industry events, portfolio management, and broker engagement while contributing to a business that’s redefining insurance.
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.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and service the existing Tech and Media portfolio within delegated authority and underwriting guidelines
- Assist in the assessment and pricing of risks across Professional Indemnity / E&O, Cyber and related technology and media liability covers
- Build and maintain strong broker relationships through responsive, high-quality service
- Clearly explain coverage intent, policy structure and enhancements to brokers
- Monitor portfolio performance, market trends and emerging risks
- Contribute to team initiatives and a collaborative, high-performance culture
- Stay informed of industry developments and market trends
- Ensure compliance with legislation, insurer guidelines, and company policies
- Attend industry functions and networking events as required
About You:
- 2+ years’ experience within the Insurance industry, ideally in an Underwriting support capacity
- Positive, professional, can-do attitude with a strong sense of accountability
- Excellent customer service skills, including written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfortable with IT systems
- Ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting
- Understanding of the Australian insurance market
Why You’ll Love Working at 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:
- At CFC, we’re committed to your development – enjoy access to a range of company-funded training programs and learning initiatives designed to support your growth and career progression.
- Flexible, hybrid working week;
- Our ‘Excellence Program’ which 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;
- Apply to work remotely for up to 3 months per year; and
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter clearly outlining how your experience aligns with the criteria listed above, along with your resume.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents to be eligible for this role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
