Assistant Underwriter
Mayday Recruitment ·www.maydayrecruitment.com
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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
Underwriting Support
Systems & Tools
Working Environment
About You
You will bring approximately 1.5–3 years of experience within the insurance industry, ideally from roles such as:
Key Skills & Experience
What’s on Offer
Clear and structured career progression pathway:
Underwriting Assistant → Junior Underwriter → Underwriter
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.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Assistant Underwriter role?
Mayday Recruitment is hiring for the Assistant Underwriter position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Assistant Underwriter job located?
The Assistant Underwriter role with Mayday Recruitment is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
What does the Assistant Underwriter role pay?
Mayday Recruitment lists the Assistant Underwriter role at AUD 65,000–85,000 per year.
Is the Assistant Underwriter role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Mayday Recruitment.
What experience level is the Assistant Underwriter role?
The Assistant Underwriter position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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