Location: Sydney Lead a high-performing NSW and ACT Property underwriting team State P&L accountability in the commercial insurance market Join a market-leading, well-known insurer with strong career pathways About the role As Underwriting Manager Property, you will lead the day-to-day performance of a state-based Property underwriting team, accountable for portfolio outcomes and the NSW and ACT P&L. You will guide underwriting strategy across complex ISR Property risks, build strong broker relationships, and develop capability within a high-performing team, contributing to sustainable growth in the commercial insurance market. What you’ll do Lead, coach, and develop a team of at least eight Property underwriters, creating a supportive and high-performing environment aligned to commercial objectives. Take accountability for the NSW and ACT Property portfolio P&L, delivering targeted insurance trading results through disciplined underwriting and portfolio management. Execute and monitor underwriting strategies for ISR Property risks, ensuring alignment to risk appetite and commercial portfolio strategy. Partner closely with Distribution and broker networks to strengthen intermediary relationships and support retention and acquisition outcomes. Analyse portfolio performance, market trends, and data insights to drive continuous improvement in underwriting quality and profitability. Contribute to broader Commercial Insurance initiatives, supporting consistent ways of working and national alignment. What you’ll bring Extensive leadership experience, with at least 10 years leading underwriting teams within commercial insurance environments. Deep technical expertise in ISR Property underwriting, including writing complex property risks within agreed authorities. Proven experience managing a state or portfolio P&L, with strong commercial acumen and accountability for financial outcomes. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and engage teams, supporting capability development and clear performance expectations. Insurance qualifications or equivalent professional experience within the commercial insurance sector. Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with brokers and internal partners to achieve shared outcomes. Underwriting Manager Property_PD.docx For more information please contact: melissa.turkington@suncorp.com.au To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.
