Underwriter

Your part in a changing world

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

We’re an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

We’ve been cultivating resilience since 1886, when our founders started a marine insurance company in Townsville, Australia to give early pioneers a safeguard against uncertainty.

Today, we employ more than 11,600 people around the world, and our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation insurance.

The opportunity                                                                

Fantastic opportunity to get away from the hectic city routine to creating space and time for things that matter.  Work in the heart of Dunedin, in a role that will see you balancing work and lifestyle- in a city that is affordable, rich with both culture and natural beauty, with plenty to do in both summer and winter.

We are looking for an experienced Underwriter to join QBE reporting to the Underwriting Relationship Manager, you will be part of a collaborative, close knit team, where you will be responsible for the continued growth of the portfolio.

Working within an established portfolio of Brokers, requiring a combination of account management, business development and technical expertise, you will get the opportunity to work across commercial, financial lines and property as well as:

• Managing renewal portfolio and new business targets
• Relationship management of our brokers
• Ensure all brokers are engaged and familiar with QBE Products, services and appetite.
• Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for customers and intermediaries
• Actively increase and share knowledge of QBE capability, risk appetite and products as well as brokers’ operations to strengthen our delivery of innovative solutions.

Your story so far

As an experienced Underwriter, you will be comfortable holding a high delegated authority and appreciate the Broker facing element of the role. With the ability to work independently you will have:

• Experience in underwriting property in the commercial space
• Strong interpersonal communication, and comfortable with building & maintaining relationships.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

We are here to support you

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a QBE employee, we will offer you:

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance
• The ability to maximise retirement savings through enhanced superannuation benefits
• Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to ‘Share the Care’ – 12 weeks’ gender-equal paid flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superannuation
• Access to ‘REACH My Best’ – free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, financial and legal advice, and confidential counselling
• Our ‘At My Best’ wellbeing program, including a free 12-month subscription to meditation app Headspace
• Access to Family and Domestic Violence leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
• Discounts on insurance products and a range of lifestyle goods and services.
• Life and total disability insurance

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
• Our Gold Status is now 4 years running for AWEI, 2019-2022
• Gold Employer status for 2019 & 2020 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
• We became a Family Friendly Accredited since 2021
• At My Best is now Thriving at Our Best

Join us.

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The successful applicant(s) will need to initiate work rights, police, employment and credit checks through our online provider prior to receiving an offer from QBE. All checks must be completed and cleared prior to your first day.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com.