Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent 

Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane

Job Ref: 204626

About the role

Ansvar Australia, who are proudly part of the Benefact Group, are looking for a SME Underwriter to join our Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane office.

The SME Underwriter is responsible for the personal underwriting of small to medium renewal cases, with less complex risk within the SME portfolio of business, and in accordance with the Company’s laid down strategies to support the profitable growth of the business. 

The primary objective is to deliver professional and efficient customer service to achieve profitable premium growth and underwriting profitability in our core segments

Why join us?

We are embracing significant organisational change and need innovative thinkers and change makers who want to shape the future, not just be part of it.

Your Voice Matters: Work directly with decision-makers who champion fresh ideas and where you can make a genuine impact.

Diverse Opportunities: As a nimble, dynamic organisation, you’ll gain exposure to challenging projects and cross-functional skills.

Meaningful Work: From our Community Education Programme to protecting heritage buildings and partnering with faith-based and community organisations, your work will make a tangible difference.

Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst Australia's Top 40 Best Workplaces to Give Back in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes.

What you'll be doing

• Personal underwriting of the SME portfolio with particular focus on renewals, and new business policies as required

• Act as the first point of contact for all SME underwriting related matters and issues, providing considered guidance and advice when appropriate and escalating when appropriate

• Build and maintain effective relationships with all clients, brokers and distribution customers placing business with Ansvar

• Assist the Portfolio Managers and Regional Underwriting Manager in maximising the profitability of the SME portfolio 

• Contribute to the alignment of risk and compliance management practises within the SME portfolio by sitting at the first line of defence

What you'll need to have

• SME Underwriting & Risk Assessment Capability

• Strong Broker and Client Relationship Management Skills

• Effective Communication and Commercial Negotiation Skills

• Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Awareness

• Collaboration, Continuous Learning, and Portfolio Contribution

What we offer

• A competitive salary - let's discuss it

• Flexible, Hybrid working in modern CBD offices

• Generous industry performance bonuses

• Generous annual leave plus birthday, well-being, paid parental, volunteering & more

• Tailored professional development programs

• Recognised as the Best Australian Workplace for Fathers (2025)

• Good Company Award Winner (2025)

About us

At Ansvar Insurance, we are transforming the way we operate. As specialists in the Care, Community, Faith, Education, and Heritage sectors, we are modernising our business while staying true to our purpose - protecting those who serve others.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.