- Senior
- Office in Sydney
Career Opportunities: Senior Underwriter (47933)
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, 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.
We have two roles available, a Permanent and 12-month Max-Term Contract role, located in Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney).
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 awareness, 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: Wednesday 26 November 2025 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 [email protected] 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.
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, 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.
We have two roles available, a Permanent and 12-month Max-Term Contract role, located in Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney).
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 awareness, 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: Wednesday 26 November 2025 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 [email protected] 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.
