Senior Underwriter Professional Risk at IAG AUS

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Underwriting, Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers Liability, Financial Lines, Risk assessment, Relationship building, Negotiation, Communication, Analytical mindset, Decision-making, Mentoring, Strategic planning, Market engagement, Commercial awareness, Portfolio management

Industry

Insurance

Description

For over 165 years, CGU has been insuring ambition. Part of Insurance Australia Group (known as IAG), we’re a leading commercial, rural and personal lines insurer and a top-three provider of workers compensation insurance. Step into a role where your expertise shapes outcomes. As a Senior Underwriter in our Professional Risks (Financial Lines) team in Western Australia, you’ll be part of a high-performing group that’s passionate about delivering exceptional service and driving profitable growth. This is your chance to work on complex risks, build strong relationships, and contribute to a portfolio that makes a real impact. If you're ready to bring your experience and energy to a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. This is a permanent full-time role based in Boorloo (Perth). What You'll Do • Underwrite complex professional risks to deliver strong, profitable outcomes • Work autonomously across small to large accounts, covering both new business and renewals. • Provide exceptional service to broking partners and internal stakeholders, ranging from suburban firms to international brokerage. • Grow the portfolio through market engagement, relationship building, and strategic initiatives. • Be market-facing, confident, and commercially savvy in your approach. • Support and mentor less experienced team members to build capability across the team. • Collaborate with internal teams to meet financial targets and strategic goals • Contribute to a safe and inclusive workplace by following IAG’s health and safety practices What You'll Bring • 5+ years’ experience in underwriting or broking professional risks (financial lines) • Strong technical understanding of Professional Indemnity insurance and Directors & Officers Liability insurance products • Confident communicator with effective negotiation skills • Analytical mindset with sound judgement and decision-making ability • Collaborative approach with a willingness to support and mentor others • Commercial aware, outcome-focused and proactive in market engagement • Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning and development What We Offer • Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard. • 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you). • Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex. • Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance. • Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more. • Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities. *employment type eligibility criteria apply Applications close: Monday 18 May 2026 11:59PM AEDT Adjustments and Support If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to recruitment@iag.com.au for a confidential conversation. More About Us As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

Responsibilities

The Senior Underwriter will manage complex professional risk accounts, including both new business and renewals, to drive profitable growth. They will also engage with the market to build relationships and mentor less experienced team members.