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Senior Underwriter – Design and Engineering Practitioners PI

Job No: 678408

Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD

Permanent Full Time

Insurance

Pay Band 5


  • Contribute to shaping underwriting decisions that support customer and broker outcomes
  • Develop your expertise in a supportive, knowledgeable underwriting community
  • Build trusted broker relationships while growing your commercial insurance capability
  • Permanent role Melbourne CBD location/ hybrid wfh

 About the Role:

 The Senior Underwriter performs day to day operational underwriting functions within the national Design and Engineering PI team through the underwriting and negotiating of individual policy renewals, new business and mid-term policy adjustments. The Senior Underwriter is responsible for the execution of the strategy and delivering key financial targets to drive profitable growth and increase market share.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develops, delivers and executes a cohesive UW plan and service/value proposition to our intermediaries through the execution of the  Design and Engineering PI product strategy.
  • Emphasize solution-oriented underwriting by excelling in customer service fundamentals, and meeting clear expectations for service levels (e.g. turnaround times, submission acknowledgement, accessibility and responsiveness, etc)
  • Work closely with Distribution to build Vero Specialty Lines/ Design and Engineering PI  market awareness and strengthen broker relationships to ensure a seamless experience for our intermediaries and mutual clients
  • Execute on the go-to-market product proposition and distribution strategy for  Design and Engineering PI  focusing on existing partners and those with the highest growth potential
  • Deliver comprehensive product training to key broker partners, supported by detailed risk appetite statements, loss bulletins, and other educational materials.

 What You’ll Bring:

  • Minimum of 5 years of PI underwriting experience 
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience underwriting Design and Engineering policies is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence in the commercial Broker and Adviser insurance market to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Active member and involvement in appropriate industry groups
What You’ll Enjoy:

Access our award‑winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

  • Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
  • Paid study support, career breaks, on‑the‑job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
  • Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
  • Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees
  • Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
  • Performance‑based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
  • Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families.

Explore our full benefits: www.suncorpgroup.com.au/careers/benefits

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

 If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact Annette_frasca@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.

 

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