Insurance Recruitment & Career Opportunities
We connect skilled insurance professionals with Australia’s leading brokers, insurers, and financial services organisations. Whether you’re looking to advance your insurance career or hire top talent, our recruitment specialists understand the compliance, service, and expertise that define this evolving sector.
Fuse Recruitment is trusted by top Australian companies
About Our Insurance Recruitment Expertise
About Our Insurance Recruitment Expertise
Fuse Recruitment has been a trusted recruitment partner to Australia’s insurance industry for over a decade. Our deep sector knowledge and national network allow us to deliver skilled professionals across brokerage, claims, underwriting, and risk management.
We offer tailored recruitment solutions for permanent, contract, and executive roles, helping our clients secure talent that drives retention, compliance, and business growth.
Our Expertise Covers:
• General, life, and reinsurance recruitment
• Broking and account management
• Claims management and recovery
• Underwriting and product development
• Risk, governance, and compliance
• Executive and leadership appointments
• Workers’ compensation and loss adjusting
Insurance Industry Snapshot
The insurance industry continues to evolve with technology and regulation, creating consistent demand for skilled professionals who deliver trust, service, and compliance excellence.
552 K+
Australians employed in insurance and financial services
$ 70 B+
in annual industry revenue
5 th
top financial services industry by employment
58 %
of insurance industry employees are over 45 years of age
Roles we commonly recruit
Insurance Broker
Assistant Broker
Account Executive
Senior Account Executive
Account Manager
Client Service Executive
Claims Consultant
Claims Officer
Claims Manager
Loss Adjuster
Underwriter
Assistant Underwriter
Underwriting Manager
Insurance Operations Manager
Compliance Officer
Risk Manager
Product Manager
Scheme Manager
Portfolio Manager
Workers' Compensation Specialist
Recoveries Officer
Claims Team Leader
Broking Team Leader
Client Service Officer
Operations Analyst
Broker Support
Technical Specialist
Insurance Administrator
Executive Assistant
Branch Manager
National Manager
Latest insurance jobs
Career Pathways in Insurance
A career in insurance offers variety, stability, and professional development across multiple pathways, from client servicing and claims to underwriting and leadership.
Fuse Recruitment connects candidates with permanent, contract, and executive insurance jobs that match their ambitions.
Disciplines we recruit for
From business support through to technical and specialist roles, we recruit across a wide scope of disciplines to help organisations build strong, capable teams, and support job seekers in finding opportunities that match their skills and career goals.
Insurance
Broking
Claims & Service Providers
Insurance Building & Restoration
Industries we hire insurance talent in
Fuse Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency that partners with businesses in the insurance, financial services, manufacturing and operations, infrastructure, renewable energy, government, and technology industries across Australia.
Insurance
Broking
Claims & Service Providers
Insurance Building & Restoration
Insurers & Underwriting
Our Insurance Recruitment Team
Anna Paulyn Pagunsan
Anna brings over six years of recruitment experience across finance, banking, customer service and call centre sectors.
Bablian Libron
Bablian has nearly four years of recruitment experience across telecommunications, health insurance and financial services, backed by a long career in customer service.
Joshua Young
Joshua joins Fuse Recruitment as a Recruitment Resourcer, bringing a background that spans education support, mental health facilitation and customer service.
Luca Taylor
Luca joins Fuse Recruitment bringing two years of direct industry experience as a domestic and commercial insurance broker, making him a genuine industry practitioner in a recruitment role.
Clarisse Concepcion
Clarisse has two years of recruitment experience across insurance, IT services, healthcare and a range of other sectors.
Nikki Abrajano
Nikki has four years of recruitment experience, three of them specialising in insurance. She manages the full recruitment cycle at Fuse Recruitment, with a considered approach to sourcing, screening and candidate submission.
Katrina Miranda
Katrina, a Recruitment Resourcer with a psychology background, specialises in sourcing top talent in insurance. She excels in candidate engagement and building strong professional relationships.
Will Westcott
Will is a dedicated Recruitment Resourcer with two years of experience across the insurance and financial services sectors, including superannuation.
Mathew Westcott
Mathew is the Managing Director of Fuse Recruitment, a leading specialist recruitment consulting business in the Manufacturing & Operations, Insurance & Financial Services, Infrastructure & Renewable Energy, and Technology & Transformation industry.
Tyson McNeilly
Tyson McNeilly, CEO and Co-Founder, has been pivotal in driving Fuse’s growth, focusing on operational excellence, profitability, and the development of the team.
Anna Paulyn Pagunsan
Anna brings over six years of recruitment experience across finance, banking, customer service and call centre sectors.
Bablian Libron
Bablian has nearly four years of recruitment experience across telecommunications, health insurance and financial services, backed by a long career in customer service.
Joshua Young
Joshua joins Fuse Recruitment as a Recruitment Resourcer, bringing a background that spans education support, mental health facilitation and customer service.
Luca Taylor
Luca joins Fuse Recruitment bringing two years of direct industry experience as a domestic and commercial insurance broker, making him a genuine industry practitioner in a recruitment role.
Clarisse Concepcion
Clarisse has two years of recruitment experience across insurance, IT services, healthcare and a range of other sectors.
Nikki Abrajano
Nikki has four years of recruitment experience, three of them specialising in insurance. She manages the full recruitment cycle at Fuse Recruitment, with a considered approach to sourcing, screening and candidate submission.
Katrina Miranda
Katrina, a Recruitment Resourcer with a psychology background, specialises in sourcing top talent in insurance. She excels in candidate engagement and building strong professional relationships.
Will Westcott
Will is a dedicated Recruitment Resourcer with two years of experience across the insurance and financial services sectors, including superannuation.
Mathew Westcott
Mathew is the Managing Director of Fuse Recruitment, a leading specialist recruitment consulting business in the Manufacturing & Operations, Insurance & Financial Services, Infrastructure & Renewable Energy, and Technology & Transformation industry.
Tyson McNeilly
Tyson McNeilly, CEO and Co-Founder, has been pivotal in driving Fuse’s growth, focusing on operational excellence, profitability, and the development of the team.
Meet our top insurance talent
Meet our top
insurance talent
Claims Manager
Claims Manager with over 5 years of experience managing home and contents insurance claims, overseeing end-to-end processes from lodgement to resolution. Strong background in assessing policy coverage, reviewing reports, portfolio management, and coordinating with builders, assessors, and service providers.
A proven track record of managing a portfolio of up to 150 claims, reducing caseloads to 50 to 60 while maintaining accuracy and compliance, and coordinating effectively with stakeholders.
HSEQ Coordinator
HSEQ Coordinator with over 4 years of experience in safety management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across GMP, pharmaceutical, heavy industry, and construction environments. Strong background in hazard identification, incident investigation, engineering controls, and safety systems including HammerTech and SAP.
A proven track record of managing hazard identification and incident investigation, implementing engineering controls that reduced injuries, and driving safety culture and continuous improvement.
Electrical & Electronics Engineer
Electrical & Electronics Engineer with over 5 years of experience in electrical systems integration, troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintenance across industrial, manufacturing, and energy environments. Strong background in electrical fault diagnosis, system testing, compliance validation, embedded hardware design, and firmware development.
A proven track record of diagnosing electrical faults, commissioning and testing systems, validating compliance for power, battery, and solar systems, and developing embedded hardware and firmware.
Operations Manager
Operations Manager with extensive experience in manufacturing, plant operations, supply chain management, and P&L accountability across industries including building materials and FMCG. Strong background in operational transformation, process improvement, cost reduction, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
A proven track record of leading operational transformation, implementing process improvements, driving cost reductions, and fostering safety and quality cultures in high-volume environments.
Senior Underwriter
Senior Underwriter with over 20 years of experience in professional and financial lines insurance underwriting, including D&O, Management Liability, PI, cyber, and other financial risks. Strong background in managing large accounts, negotiations, renewals, new business, underwriting manuals, product development, and broker relationship management.
A proven track record of managing large accounts end to end, leading negotiations and renewals, developing products and underwriting manuals, and mentoring underwriting teams.
Process Operator
Process Operator with over three years of experience supporting plant operations within LNG and manufacturing environments, including routine equipment inspections and troubleshooting. Strong background in plant system monitoring, turnaround support, permit-to-work systems, and hazard identification and risk management.
A proven track record of supporting safe and compliant turnarounds, monitoring plant systems, conducting equipment inspections and troubleshooting, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of insurance jobs are most in demand in Australia?
Roles such as brokers, claims consultants, underwriters, and compliance specialists are highly sought-after across commercial, general, and life insurance sectors.
What qualifications are required for a career in insurance?
Most insurance professionals complete a Tier 1 or Tier 2 qualification through the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF). Senior roles may also require tertiary qualifications in business, law, or finance.
Is the insurance industry a good career path in Australia?
Yes, the insurance sector offers excellent job stability, career progression, and transferable skills across financial services, risk, and compliance.
What skills are employers looking for in insurance professionals?
Employers value customer service, attention to detail, communication, and analytical skills. Experience with insurance systems and compliance frameworks is also highly regarded.
What are the average salaries for insurance jobs in Australia?
- Claims Consultants / Brokers: $65,000–$90,000 p.a.
- Underwriters / Account Managers: $80,000–$120,000 p.a.
- Managers / Senior Leaders: $120,000–$180,000+ p.a.
How can I progress my insurance career?
Developing strong client relationships, pursuing ANZIIF qualifications, and gaining exposure across broking, claims, and underwriting functions are key to career growth.
Our Insurance Insights
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How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping Insurance Job Design
Insurance has always been a data-driven industry. What has changed is the volume, velocity, and sophistication of that data, and the technology being built around it. Roles that existed in largely the same form for two decades are being redesigned. Some are being absorbed into automated systems. New ones are emerging with no direct precedent in the sector. For…
How Insurance Careers in Australia Are Evolving Beyond Traditional Roles
The insurance industry is changing faster than its reputation suggests. For professionals already in the sector, the challenge is understanding where the real growth is and how to position for it. For those on the outside considering a move, insurance still carries an image that does not match the reality of where the work is heading. Is…
Our Insurance Insights
Insurance Workforce Planning in Australia: Why FY2026-27 Starts Now
For insurance businesses, the new financial year is a planning window, not just a compliance one. Budgets reset on 30 June, and headcount approvals for FY2026-27 are confirmed in the first weeks of July. That makes now the most actionable point to set a hiring plan, confirm budgets, and line up specialist support before the market tightens. Reactive hiring…
How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping Insurance Job Design
Insurance has always been a data-driven industry. What has changed is the volume, velocity, and sophistication of that data, and the technology being built around it. Roles that existed in largely the same form for two decades are being redesigned. Some are being absorbed into automated systems. New ones are emerging with no direct precedent in the sector. For…
How Insurance Careers in Australia Are Evolving Beyond Traditional Roles
The insurance industry is changing faster than its reputation suggests. For professionals already in the sector, the challenge is understanding where the real growth is and how to position for it. For those on the outside considering a move, insurance still carries an image that does not match the reality of where the work is heading. Is…
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Take your next step with Fuse
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