About Guild Insurance

Guild Insurance is a proudly Australian‑owned insurer with over 60 years of experience supporting professionals and businesses across the country. We partner with over 40 industry associations to deliver specialised, industry‑informed insurance solutions, and we’re trusted by more than 110,000 customers nationwide. Known for our strong customer focus, deep sector relationships, and commitment to innovation, Guild is a respected leader in professional indemnity and business insurance for allied health and community‑focused sectors.

How we’ll thrive together

At Guild Insurance, we thrive together by staying connected to work that matters and supporting each other to grow. Our people are purpose driven, curious and care deeply about the impact they make as we protect those who protect others and support the communities who rely on them.

You’ll be part of a team shaped by collaboration, respect and continuous learning, where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged and your success is celebrated.

Your New Role

This is a newly created role, introduced to support the continued growth of our Casualty Portfolio Management team. With a new Portfolio Specialist joining the Melbourne team in May, this new role reflects our investment in building capability and supporting an ambitious growth agenda. You will play a key role in strengthening the portfolio and supporting the team’s ongoing momentum

As a Senior Portfolio Specialist, you will use your portfolio management, product and underwriting expertise to support our team in dealing with complex renewals, you could also be involved in pulling together tenders and new business opportunities. However, the core of your work is to own your portfolio. You will be responsible for product and pricing solution and collaborating with your colleagues across the business to implement portfolio strategy to insure its long-term growth and profitability. 

If you are a data driven insurance professional with strong Financial Lines and Casualty expertise who enjoys shaping strategy and driving portfolio performance, this role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. 

Why this role matters 

In this key position, you will support the development, optimisation and sustainability of our Casualty portfolio. Working closely with Underwriting, Claims, Distribution, Product, Analytics and the wider Guild team, you will deliver insights, guide strategy and support product performance to achieve growth and strong customer outcomes. 

What you will do 

• Lead analysis of revenue, claims and profitability across your portfolios 

• Develop product, pricing and underwriting recommendations that drive portfolio sustainability 

• Provide technical underwriting support for complex referrals, new business and renewals 

• Influence product and pricing initiatives through data interpretation and market insights 

• Collaborate with Distribution, Casualty Claims, Analytics and Operations to embed insights and build capability 

• Support governance, reporting and compliance requirements across the portfolio 

• Contribute to thought leadership, internal training and promotional content 

What you will bring 

• At least 10 years of experience in general insurance underwriting or portfolio management with strong Financial Lines or Casualty capability with exposure to the healthcare industry a bonus (desired but not necessary)

• Expertise in Professional Indemnity essential Experience across packaged products, public and products liability, cyber or management liability is desirable 

• A solution focused mindset with the ability to learn quickly across adjacent product lines 

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret claims data, trends and market shifts 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to influence through data and insight 

What we offer:

We offer a competitive remuneration package plus an annual short-term incentive program. Alongside this, we offer a hybrid working arrangement, providing flexibility for staff to balance work and life by operating from both the office and home. Together, these initiatives are designed to promote both professional achievement and personal wellbeing. Note this role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

Next steps

If you are looking to join a company that values your contribution, celebrates your success and supports your growth, we would love to hear from you. Please include a short cover letter highlighting your casualty/financial lines underwriting experience. Confidential enquiries can be addressed to Jason at recruitment@guildgroup.com.au or on 0422211297. Please do not apply via email.