Principle Underwriter New
- Join a specialist insurance team within a government organisation.
- Provide technical underwriting advice and analyse risk exposures.
- Engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to risk management strategies.
Who will you be working with?
You’ll be joining a specialist insurance team within a government organisation responsible for managing property and liability risks across a broad portfolio. Working closely with senior leaders and experienced insurance professionals, you’ll provide technical underwriting advice, analyse risk exposures and contribute to important insurance decisions.
With an immediate need for experienced support, this is an opportunity to step into a senior role where your knowledge and ability to hit the ground running will be highly valued.
What are the benefits?
- Attractive hourly rate of $94–$99
- Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
- Senior-level role with meaningful technical responsibility
- Brisbane CBD location at 1 William Street
- Opportunity to work across complex property and liability risks
- Engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to risk management strategies
What will you be doing?
- Assess insurance risks and determine appropriate premiums, rates and terms of cover
- Analyse property and liability exposures across a diverse insurance portfolio
- Review claims trends and risk data to support underwriting decisions
- Provide technical insurance advice to senior stakeholders and government agencies
- Assist with reinsurance strategies and the management of catastrophe risks
- Prepare reports, briefings and recommendations while identifying opportunities to improve systems, spreadsheets and processes
What do you need?
- Demonstrated experience in a senior underwriting or technical insurance role
- Strong knowledge of property and liability insurance products
- Experience assessing risk exposures and supporting premium-setting decisions
- Property claims experience highly regarded, particularly alongside underwriting experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to enhance existing spreadsheets and analyse data
- Excellent communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Or, if you have any questions, please contact Luca Taylor on 0482 098 590.
At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the insurance industry and actively source for a broad range of established clients. If you are a broking, underwriting, or claims professional looking for your next
opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! If you know someone looking for a job, refer them to us and we'll give you $500* if we find them a new role!
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Consultant
Luca Taylor
Recruitment Consultant
0482 098 590
ltaylor@fuserecruitment.com
Reference number: BH-40088
Profession:InsuranceClaims
InsuranceUnderwriting
Company: Fuse Recruitment
Date posted: 20th Oct, 2026
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