QBE Underwriting Role
The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of specific business strategies by contributing to business development and growth through cultivating relationships with designated clients and making informed underwriting decisions to enhance the profitability of the portfolio. Key responsibilities involve generating new business, retaining renewals, and ensuring the overall profitability of the designated book of business.
The Opportunity Key responsibilities involve generating new business, retaining renewals, and ensuring the overall profitability of the designated book of business.
About QBE At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. We're an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It's an exciting time. We're building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your New Role
- Ensure all documentation is accurate and complies with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements.
- Contribute to pricing strategy per equipment type and location.
- Monitor and review underwriting standards procedures and checklists.
- Identify new business opportunities and self-insurance prospects.
- Learn about new products and understand commission structures for each, in order to enhance relationships with intermediaries.
About You
- Underwrite new and existing policies following organisational policy and underwriting standards.
- Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for customers and intermediaries.
- Contribute to the achievement of operational objectives for the underwriting function and/or business unit.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:'Hybrid Working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
Awards & Recognition We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Qorus Reinvention Awards APAC 2025:
Gold winner in the ESG category
Digital Insurance Awards APAC:
Digital Insurance
- Insurer Leader 2025 HKB Technology Excellence Awards:
Automation
- Insurance
Skills:
Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Pricing Strategies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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