Underwriter, Financial Lines at Canopius

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Underwriting Strategy, Insurance Knowledge, Pricing and Risk Selection, Insurance Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Management, Product Development, Business Development, P&L Management, Product Distribution Strategy, Professional Indemnity, D&O Insurance, Financial Institutions Insurance, Microsoft Excel

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description To support the continued expansion of Canopius across Australia and New Zealand, we are seeking an experienced FINPRO underwriter to lead and further develop our open market Financial Lines offerings in the ANZ region. This role requires a practitioner with broad technical expertise across Financial and Professional Lines who can drive profitable, sustainable portfolio growth. Based in Sydney, the successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Financial Lines – APAC and play a pivotal role in shaping the underwriting strategy for FINPRO, including Professional Indemnity, Financial Institutions, and D&O. This is a highly autonomous, market‑facing role suited to someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment. The role offers the opportunity to influence underwriting direction, strengthen broker and client relationships, and contribute to a dynamic, high‑performance culture. The ideal candidate will bring a forward‑thinking mindset, strong technical capability, and a long‑term career approach aligned with our inclusive and growth‑oriented values. Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, pension contributions, flexible benefits, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop open market Financial Lines offerings across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on Professional Indemnity, Financial Institutions, and D&O. The role involves shaping underwriting strategy and strengthening broker and client relationships to drive profitable portfolio growth.