A08 Principal Underwriter

Principal Underwriter

Key Government Department | AO8 Level | Brisbane CBD Initial 6-Month Contract | Potential for Extension

The Opportunity

Step into a high-level advisory role within a key Government department. We are seeking a Principal Underwriter (AO8) to lead complex risk assessments and provide authoritative insurance advice that impacts a significant state wide portfolio.

This is an initial 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension, offering a seasoned insurance professional the chance to drive strategic outcomes at the intersection of finance, policy, and public service.

Key Responsibilities

In this senior leadership capacity, you will:

• Manage Annual Renewals: Oversee the end-to-end premium determination process, ensuring agencies are appropriately covered based on expert analysis of assets and liabilities.
• Strategic Actuarial Review: Act as the primary interface for the State Actuary, providing expert review of advice regarding future liabilities.
• High-Level Advisory: Deliver authoritative advice to Government on indemnity aspects of procurement, contractual matters, and policy implementation strategies.
• Catastrophe Risk Management: Collaboratively design and manage reinsurance program solutions for whole-of-Government catastrophe risks.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyse claims trends and insurance industry data to identify factors affecting the portfolio's operational health.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and foster professional relationships with insured agencies and the department’s insurance brokers.
• Governance & Briefing: Prepare complex correspondence, submissions, and ministerial briefings for executive management.

About You

While we are looking for a specific skill set, we value diverse experiences across the insurance landscape. We would love to hear from you if you bring a combination of:

• Insurance Background: Previous experience in a similar insurance agency, government insurance fund, or large corporate insurance environment.
• Core Knowledge: A solid grasp of insurance principles and a practical understanding of how renewal processes work from start to finish.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to look at complex data like actuarial reports or industry trends and provide clear, insightful advice.
• Stakeholder Skills: Comfort in engaging with a variety of partners, from internal management to external brokers and agencies.
• Professional Communication: Experience (or a strong aptitude) for preparing high-quality reports, briefings, or professional correspondence

Benefits of choosing Randstad

We value our contractors. So in addition to benefits from your new employer, we also offer you,

• Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas and many more.
• A free Employee Assistance Program offers you and your family support
• Access to your payslips at the click of a button via our MyRandstad App
• We offer three pay runs a week Plus more

What now

To apply, please click “APPLY NOW”

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience send your resume now.

If you have any questions or perhaps your resume isn't up to date with your current role email blake.price@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.