Lead and grow an established Financial Lines division across Commercial and Corporate clients.
Account Chair on major, complex accounts with C‑Suite and Board‑level engagement.
Executive leadership role within an elite, high‑performing brokerage.
Hooker & Heijden are proud to partner with a highly successful, nationally connected insurance and risk advisory business to appoint a Director – Head of Financial Lines.
With a long‑standing presence in the Australian market, our client is recognised for delivering sophisticated, tailored insurance and risk solutions to complex commercial and corporate clients. The business operates through well‑established Commercial and Corporate divisions, supported by strong internal technical capability and specialist claims expertise.
Backed by a robust corporate structure yet driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, this organisation provides the scale, support and autonomy required for senior leaders to build, shape and lead high‑impact divisions. This is a rare opportunity to step into a true leadership role with strategic influence, client ownership and the mandate to grow a critical line of business.
This is a senior leadership position within the Victorian business, reporting to executive leadership and working closely with state and national stakeholders. As Head of Financial Lines, you will have full accountability for the strategic direction, growth and performance of the Financial Lines division across Commercial and Corporate segments.
In addition, you will act as Account Chair on major and complex client relationships, providing trusted advisory leadership to Boards, Executives and senior decision‑makers.
As the successful applicant, you will:
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Financial Lines division, including Professional Indemnity, D&O, Management Liability, Cyber and related risks.
- Own the growth agenda for the division, including revenue performance, new business acquisition and cross‑sell across Commercial and Corporate portfolios.
- Act as Account Chair on key major accounts, leading client strategy, governance, insurer engagement and executive‑level relationships.
- Partner with Commercial and Corporate division leaders to deliver integrated, whole‑of‑client risk solutions.
- Lead, mentor and develop an established team of Financial Lines specialists, fostering technical excellence, collaboration and succession.
- Set and execute the divisional strategy, including market positioning, insurer relationships and capability development.
- Maintain senior relationships with key insurers, underwriting leaders and market stakeholders, negotiating complex placements and program structures.
- Provide technical leadership on complex risks, claims strategy and coverage design for priority clients.
- Ensure the division operates within a strong compliance, governance and regulatory framework.
- Contribute to broader business leadership initiatives, including executive planning, brand positioning and major tender activity.
- Represent the business externally where appropriate at industry events, panels and senior client forums.
- Extensive experience in Financial Lines insurance within a senior broking or underwriting leadership role.
- Proven track record of leading teams and driving growth across complex Commercial and Corporate client portfolios.
- Demonstrated capability as a senior trusted adviser to Boards, Executives and risk committees.
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable outcomes.
- Deep technical expertise across core Financial Lines products and complex risk placement.
- Highly developed stakeholder management and insurer negotiation skills.
- Commercially astute, with strong financial discipline and portfolio management capability.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications with industry‑recognised insurance and compliance credentials (minimum Tier 1). Senior underwriting leaders with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.
Hooker & Heijden undertake a thorough and confidential recruitment process on behalf of our clients and candidates. To express interest in this role, please submit your application via this advertisement. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role in confidence, alongside broader leadership opportunities where relevant.
As part of our compliance process, shortlisted candidates will be provided with a privacy statement and candidate registration documentation.
The selection process may include telephone, video and in‑person interviews, with assessments where appropriate.
Please note that pre‑employment background checks may be required, including police, financial and qualification verification.
Insurance Broking is a core pillar of Hooker & Heijden’s recruitment practice. We work closely with leading brokerages across Australia, including network‑aligned and independent firms, to support the appointment of senior brokers and executive leaders within Commercial, Corporate and Specialty insurance markets.
