About the Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Underwriting Assistant to join a collaborative and growing underwriting team within a smaller, supportive business based in Brisbane. The company also operates with a Gold Coast office, and there may be occasional opportunities to work from that location if required. The environment is friendly and close-knit, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and day-to-day support across the business. While the local team is compact and highly engaged, there is also a well-established offshore support function that assists with processing and administrative workload, allowing the Brisbane team to focus on higher-value underwriting support and stakeholder interaction. This role offers a strong platform for long-term career development within a business that continues to expand, with exposure to both local and international stakeholders. The Role This position supports the underwriting function through a combination of high-volume processing and underwriting assistance. Key Responsibilities
* Administrative Support
* Accurate data entry and documentation management
* Maintaining organised and compliant records
Underwriting Support
* Working in line with underwriting guidelines
* Preparing and issuing quotations
* Managing renewals
* Supporting underwriters with day-to-day tasks
* Liaising with both local and offshore teams
You will work closely with the wider underwriting team and engage regularly with offshore support functions. Systems & Tools
* CRM system (primary platform)
Working Environment
* Office-based role (no work-from-home arrangement)
* Standard hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (flexibility where required)
* Shared phone responsibilities across the team
* No immediate expectation to manage calls independently
About You You will bring approximately 1.5–3 years of experience within the insurance industry, ideally from roles such as:
* Broker Assistant
* Insurance Administrator/Claims
* Processing or support-based roles (Within Insurance)
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong understanding of insurance processes
* Exposure to underwriting guidelines
* Experience with proposals and policy closures
* High attention to detail and a process-driven approach
* Personal Attributes
* Confident working independently
* Proactive and not reliant on constant supervision
* Strong organisational and administrative capability
What's on Offer Clear and structured career progression pathway: Underwriting Assistant → Junior Underwriter → Underwriter
* Exposure to broader underwriting operations and international teams
* Hands-on training, mentoring, and ongoing development support
* Collaborative and close-knit team environment
* Industry events and conference opportunities (Brisbane & Gold Coast)
* Team events including Christmas and end-of-financial-year functions
* Strong internal networking and engagement opportunities
This is a development-focused opportunity offering genuine long-term career growth within a supportive and expanding business. If you are looking to take the next step in your insurance career, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr