Underwriter (Group Risk / Life Insurance) (Sydney), City of Sydney

As a Group Underwriter at TAL, you play a vital role in helping Australians protect what matters most. By applying sound judgment and a consistent underwriting philosophy, you support the sustainability of our insurance solutions and the long‑term security of our customers. Your work underpins TAL's commitment to trust, care and financial resilience, ensuring we can continue to deliver on our purpose of protecting lives, today and into the future. This is meaningful work that balances responsibility with impact, every single day. In This Role You Will
- Deliver high‑quality underwriting decisions that sustain a profitable and well‑balanced risk portfolio.
- Uphold customer commitments by consistently meeting Life Insurance Code of Practice and risk framework obligations.
- Achieve underwriting volume and quality outcomes that support business growth and portfolio integrity.
- Build trusted relationships with fund partners through clear, timely and effective communication.
- Resolve adviser, fund and partner enquiries or escalations to positive and compliant outcomes.
- Strengthen the customer experience by proactively identifying issues and contributing to consistent team practices. Qualifications
- Established underwriting authority, with the confidence to make sound, balanced risk decisions.
- Experience in group risk underwriting, or a solid foundation with the ability to adapt quickly in this environment.
- Strong knowledge of skilled standards and industry codes, applied with care and integrity.
- A high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency and trust in every decision.
- Strong relationship‑building skills, enabling effective collaboration with partners, peers and stakeholders.
- A positive, solutions‑focused mindset, contributing to a collaborative, high‑performance team culture. Additional Information TAL is one of Australia's leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We're proud to be:
- An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index
- Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change
- Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTIQ+ community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvhdu