Motor Underwriter

About Us

At Prevail, we believe success isn’t given, it’s built. We stand alongside discerning customers to protect what they’ve created in life and business, with the same care and commitment they put into building it.

We deliver crafted insurance solutions across niche segments: High Net Worth, Specialty (specialised small business), and Lifestyle & Leisure. These are customers with unique and complex needs, and we design coverage that fits, removes friction, and takes risk off their plate.

Everything we do aims at the best experience and the best outcome for the end customer: clear processes, fast decisions, reliable coverage, and measurable results. We act with integrity, own our outcomes, and get 1% better every day, progressive, energetic, and forward-thinking by design

About the Opportunity

Prevail Elite Motor is seeking a Motor Underwriter to join a high-performing and collaborative team, supporting the continued growth of a prestige motor insurance portfolio.

This is a hands-on underwriting role with a strong commercial focus, where you will partner closely with brokers to drive new business, maximise retention, and strengthen long-term relationships. You’ll play a key role in balancing risk and growth, contributing to portfolio performance while delivering an exceptional broker experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite motor risks, including pricing, negotiation, and policy structuring in line with underwriting guidelines
• Manage a portfolio across new business, renewals, and endorsements to achieve growth and retention targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, including participation in meetings, visits, and industry events
• Proactively manage and follow up quotes and renewals to maximise conversion and maintain pipeline momentum
• Apply commercial judgement to balance risk selection with business growth objectives
• Deliver high service standards, ensuring timely and responsive communication with broker partners
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to portfolio visibility and reporting
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, underwriting guidelines, and target market determinations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in insurance (underwriting or broking)
• Tier 2 qualification (or equivalent industry experience)
• Strong knowledge of motor insurance products and risk assessment
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with confidence engaging brokers
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive conversion and retention
• Commercial mindset with strong decision-making capability
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage a high-volume pipeline effectively
• Strong attention to detail, data literacy, and record-keeping capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits

As a valued member of Prevail, we believe that when people thrive, performance follows. That’s why we’ve built a benefits offering that supports your wellbeing, growth, protection, and purpose—not just at work, but in life. We back our team with real flexibility, meaningful development, and a culture where accountability, integrity, and contribution matter

• We believe in hybrid working, purposeful time together to build strong connections, spark ideas and move faster, while giving you the space and flexibility to focus and perform at your best.
• You’ll grow through structured development, mentoring and tuition support, with ANZIIF accreditation pathways that convert learning into real capability.
• You're backed by company-paid Life, TPD, Salary Continuance and Travel insurance, with access to additional discounted cover.
• Your wellbeing is supported through annual health checks, skin checks, flu shots, holistic wellness programs and confidential counselling.
• You’ll thrive in a collegiate, high-trust culture where integrity and accountability matter, your ideas land quickly, and your contribution counts.
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Why Join Prevail

This is more than a role it’s your chance to help shape one of Australia’s most forward-thinking specialist underwriting agencies. At Prevail, you’ll work on complex, meaningful risks across High Net Worth, Specialty, Lifestyle & Leisure for customers who expect more and value precision.

You’ll be part of a high-performance, no-ego culture where ideas move fast, ownership is real, and the team succeeds together. We’re modernising how we work from better systems and digital platforms to refreshed, purpose-built office spaces designed to energise and connect.

And we back what matters to you with volunteer leave, a genuine focus on wellbeing, and a working rhythm that supports both your ambition and your life.

If you’re ready to grow with a business that’s moving fast, shape something meaningful, and help set a new benchmark for what great looks like in specialist insurance — this is your moment.

Our Culture & Values

At Prevail, our values aren’t just words  they’re behaviours we live every day.
They guide how we work, how we show up for each other, and how we deliver results.

P – Problem-Solving
We lean into challenges with creativity, energy, and action.

R – Relationships
We build trust through genuine connection and shared success.

E – Easy to Deal With
We make life easier for customers, partners, and colleagues.

V – Value
We focus on what matters and deliver with integrity.

A – Accountability
We take responsibility and follow through — no excuses.

I – Integrity
We do the right thing — even when no one’s watching.

L – Learning
We challenge ourselves to improve — every day, in every way.

To Apply

We are always on the lookout for great talent, if you are interested in a confidential conversation regarding career opportunities, please email ••••@steadfast.com.au

We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our people are chosen for their personalities, their ethics and professional qualities without any exclusion, preferential treatment, or discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate by reason of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or disability or any other difference. We encourage applications from all individuals and will provide appropriate assistance for candidates with disabilities or special needs throughout the recruitment process upon request.

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