Underwriting Assistant
North Sydney | Hybrid
$70K + Super + Bonus
Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity
MAYDAY is partnering with a specialty underwriting business to recruit a Underwriting Assistant to join their growing Sydney team in a newly created role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in underwriting, supporting a high-performing team across farm insurance lines within a collaborative and supportive environment.

You will gain hands-on exposure to underwriting operations and portfolio support, with structured training and a clear progression pathway.

Key Responsibilities

• High-volume data entry and documentation management
• Maintain accurate and compliant underwriting records
• Support policy processing, closures, and system updates
• Assist underwriter with day-to-day portfolio management tasks
• Prepare and issue quotes, renewals, and endorsements within service standards
• Support new business submissions and retention activity
• Build strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, codes, and internal policies
• Provide clear, timely written and verbal communication

About You

• A university degree (Finance, Economics, Business preferred but not essential)
• 1–3 year’s experience within insurance related roles
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills
• A willingness to learn and develop a long-term underwriting career

Skills & Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Proactive mindset with ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving ability

What’s on Offer

• Clear career pathway:
  Underwriting Assistant → Junior Underwriter → Underwriter
• Strong internal promotion culture
• Structured training and ongoing development support

Why Join?
This is a career-building underwriting opportunity offering genuine progression, structured training, and exposure to farm insurance lines within a growing and supportive underwriting business.
Whether you’re looking to break into the insurance industry or take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Any questions, please reach out to [email protected]