Insurance Policy Specialist - 6 Month Position

Kennedy Reid ·www.kennedyreid.com.au

Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Insurance
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Are you a legal, insurance, or claims professional who thrives on technical problem-solving and driving innovation? This 6-month parental leave contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping product development and supporting business growth across Corporate, Risk & Broking within the Pacific region.
In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to unpack complex policy wordings, contribute to market-leading insurance solutions, and support initiatives that respond to emerging risks. You will work closely with insurers, brokers, and clients to deliver high-quality technical guidance and support the development of bespoke insurance products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a subject matter expert across multiple insurance classes, including property, general liability, motor, construction, and financial lines
  • Provide technical input into business initiatives, tenders, and growth opportunities
  • Develop, lead, and refine manuscript wordings and bespoke insurer endorsements
  • Review and interpret insurer policy wordings and draft client-specific solutions where required
  • Act as an escalation point for complex contract and policy interpretation queries
  • Build and maintain governance frameworks for insurance product development
  • Leverage claims and contract performance insights to produce briefing papers and thought leadership content
  • Deliver technical training and capability uplift across teams
  • Collaborate with insurers, brokers, and internal stakeholders on policy interpretation and product innovation
About You
  • 3+ years’ experience in insurance claims, underwriting, product development, legal, or technical advisory roles
  • Strong understanding of insurance policy wordings and contract interpretation
  • Degree qualified, ideally in Law or a related discipline
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage projects and work effectively across multiple stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A trusted adviser with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
  • Driven, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes

For an initial discussion, contact Ciara on 0477 771 502 or email ciara@kennedyreid.com.au

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