Position Type: Fulltime

 

Location: Suva, Fiji

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted

Capital Insurance Group is proudly serving more than 500,000 customers across 5 Pacific markets in Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest standard of service.

We are also committed to sustainability. We believe that sustainable communities are essential for businesses to succeed, and we are working to promote sustainability in our own operations and in the communities, we serve, and we are excited to be a part of the future of insurance in the countries we operate in.

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Underwriter (Broker) to evaluate, price, and underwrite complex and high‑value risks submitted through broker channels. The role requires strong technical underwriting capability, a deep understanding of broker distribution, and the ability to maintain underwriting discipline while driving profitable portfolio performance.

Reporting to the Head of Property & Casualty, this role plays a critical part in supporting broker relationships, ensuring service excellence, and contributing to the growth and sustainability of the broker portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

Underwriting and Risk Assessment

• Evaluate and underwrite complex and non‑standard risks in line with underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Analyze exposures, loss history, and coverage requirements to recommend appropriate pricing and terms.

Broker Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, trust‑based relationships with brokers to support growth and retention.
• Serve as the primary underwriting contact, providing technical guidance and timely responses.

Portfolio Management

• Monitor performance of the broker portfolio, identifying trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to underwriting strategies and collaborate with actuarial, claims, and product teams.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure underwriting decisions adhere to regulations, policies, and internal risk frameworks.
• Maintain accurate and complete underwriting documentation and participate in audits.

Product Development & Market Insight

• Provide market‑driven insights to support product enhancements and pricing reviews.
• Keep informed about competitor activity and industry trends affecting broker distribution.

Mentoring & Leadership

• Provide coaching and technical support to junior underwriters and underwriting assistants.
• Contribute to training initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.

About You

• Strong technical underwriting skills with the ability to assess complex risks accurately.
• Excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills, especially with brokers.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making capability with a disciplined, compliance‑focused approach.
• High level of professionalism, communication skills, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years in underwriting, risk assessment or portfolio management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years in commercial underwriting, with at least 2 years in a senior or broker‑facing capacity.
• ANZIIF Senior Associate or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Proficiency in underwriting systems, policy administration platforms, and MS Office.

To apply:

Send your resume and a cover letter by email to: cighr@capgrp.com 

Deadline:

Applications close on 13th March 2026, 4:00 pm (Fiji Time)