Are you a motivated, commercially minded underwriting professional with a passion for technology-driven risks? We are seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Underwriter to join our Sydney Tech, Media & IP team and support our growing Tech, Media & IP portfolio.
About the role
Reporting to the National Manager – Tech, Media & IP, you will be responsible for underwriting and developing a profitable portfolio across technology, media and intellectual property risks. This includes new business and renewal underwriting, supporting product development, and building strong broker relationships within a fast-evolving and innovation-led class of business.
This role is well suited to an Underwriter with 1–2 years' experience, or an experienced Assistant Underwriter ready to step up into full underwriting responsibility within a supportive, high-performing team.
If you are eager to deepen your technical capability, build strong broker relationships, and contribute to the growth of a profitable portfolio, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your underwriting career.
Why Join Us
Working with CFC means joining a market‐leading, innovative underwriting team that values excellence, development, and collaboration. You'll have access to meaningful professional growth opportunities, exposure to diverse risks and brokers, and the chance to strengthen your industry presence through events and networking.
Our culture emphasises continuous improvement, teamwork, and a supportive environment that empowers you to succeed and progress in your underwriting career.
Responsibilities Include
* Underwrite new business and renewals across Tech and Media within delegated authority and underwriting guidelines
* Assess and price risks across Professional Indemnity / E&O, Cyber and related technology and media liability covers
* Contribute to portfolio growth through sound risk selection, renewal management and new business development
* Build and maintain strong broker relationships through responsive, high-quality service
* Clearly explain coverage intent, policy structure and enhancements to brokers
* Monitor portfolio performance, market trends and emerging risks
* Ensure compliance with underwriting standards, legislative requirements and internal policies
* Contribute to team initiatives and a collaborative, high-performance culture
About you
* 2–3 years' experience in insurance, ideally within underwriting or underwriting support
* Exposure to technology, professional indemnity, cyber or complex liability risks is advantageous
* Strong commercial judgement with an interest in portfolio growth and profitability
* Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility with brokers and stakeholders
* Analytical, organised and able to manage competing priorities
* Proactive, sales-oriented mindset and willingness to learn
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and underwriting systems
* ASIC RG146 Tier 1 (or working towards)
* A collaborative team player with a genuine interest in technology-led risks
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