Senior Mid-market Underwriter

We’re looking for a confident and experienced leader to head up our Mid-Market Underwriting team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering underwriting strategies, developing a team of specialists, and building strong relationships with brokers and key partners to support long-term growth.

If you have a solid background in commercial insurance and team leadership, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the mid-market strategy to drive sustainable growth
• Build strong relationships with brokers, reinsurers, and internal stakeholders to deliver quality underwriting outcomes
• Provide technical guidance and support across complex risk assessments and facultative reinsurance placements
• Enhance Suncorp's profile through industry engagement and partnership-building activities
• Embed effective governance, risk management, and portfolio oversight
• Contribute to financial goals through strategic planning, performance tracking, and innovative problem-solving
• Champion customer-centric solutions that improve ease of doing business and deliver long-term value
• Promote flexible, inclusive, and collaborative ways of working across the wider Corporate & Specialty team

About You

• Minimum 10 years of insurance industry experience, including 5+ years in underwriting, sales, or portfolio management roles
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong commercial underwriting knowledge and a sound understanding of reinsurance, risk evaluation, and legislation
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• A natural coach and mentor, with a passion for people leadership and continuous improvement
• Tertiary qualification and/or industry accreditation (e.g. Senior Associateship with ANZIIF) desirable

If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact madison.king@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply online today!

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Advertised: 22 Sep 2025 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Oct 2025 New Zealand Daylight Time