General information

Country: Australia

Creation Date: 13-Aug-2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full time

Ref #: 1234573407

Description & Requirements

Join Liberty's specialist EPC underwriting team and help shape tailored insurance solutions for complex construction risks. As a Construction Underwriter, you will manage broker and client relationships, assess new business and renewals, and contribute to the growth and profitability of a specialist portfolio.

With local underwriting authority, access to market-leading products and support from experienced leaders and technical specialists, you will work in a collaborative and autonomous environment. The role also offers opportunities for career development, technical and non-technical training, product development and participation in industry events.

Key responsibilities

• As a Construction Underwriter, you will contribute to the growth and profitability of assigned specialty product lines by developing broker and client relationships, assessing risks and delivering tailored underwriting solutions. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients to support the marketing and sale of Liberty's products.
• Reviewing, assessing and underwriting new business and renewals in line with Liberty's quality and pricing guidelines
• Developing and executing selling and negotiation strategies that support portfolio growth, retention and profitability.
• Delivering a high level of underwriting service and building relationships that differentiate Liberty in the market.
• Managing facilities to support portfolio growth and retention.
• Working with other Product Line Underwriters to identify cross-selling opportunities and deliver complete solutions to brokers and clients.

About you

You will bring:

• Technical knowledge of underwriting principles, procedures and techniques, including coverage issues, product lines and relevant systems.
• The ability to assess and underwrite target new business and renewal opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to develop strategies that support portfolio growth and profitability.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• An understanding of market conditions, competitor activity and opportunities for product development.
• The ability to provide high-quality service and deliver tailored solutions.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, workflow and administrative requirements.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing positively to team performance.
• Alignment with Liberty's core values, including professionalism, integrity and continuous improvement.

Why Liberty?

At Liberty, technology supports and informs underwriting decisions, but it is our people's technical excellence and judgement that enable us to truly underwrite risk and tailor bespoke solutions. We empower our Underwriters with local authority to make efficient and impactful decisions, while supporting them to build trusted relationships and a strong personal profile in the market.

You will join a stable, experienced leadership team and a global organisation with a strong focus on market relevance, quality customer service and sustainable performance. Our market approach is built on capability, consistency and personal rapport.

What we offer

• Local underwriting and claims authority.
• Market-leading products and specialist technical expertise.
• A product development team focused on addressing market gaps and introducing relevant solutions.
• An autonomous, performance-oriented culture.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing technical and non-technical training.
• Career development, management and leadership programs.
• Regional and global travel and secondment opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that supports employee wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Wellbeing training, EAP support, employee-led community groups and generous parental leave.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community through volunteering, fundraising and service leave.

Liberty has been recognised as NIBA General Insurer of the Year in 2021 and NIBA Specialty Insurer of the Year in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Who are we?

Liberty is a global insurance organisation providing specialist products and services across major markets. Our leadership team and management have the stability, experience and foresight to guide the business through changing market conditions, while empowering our people to focus on customers, technical quality and market relevance.

Our employees are encouraged to contribute to product development, industry events and the broader community, helping us deliver on Liberty's philosophy of helping people live safer and more secure lives.

What's Next?

Does this role sound like you or know someone great? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

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Please note that relocation assistance is not being offered for this role, and applications are only open to candidates currently based in Australia or those who hold local working rights and are willing to self-fund relocation.