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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailLocation: Melbourne
Type: Permanent full time
Hybrid role Happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Liability Underwriter to join the our Commercial Underwriting Division. As a Senior Underwriter you will provide underwriting and technical support to enable the Underwriting Team to develop a profitable portfolio and deliver an excellent level of service to our customers. You will work collaboratively with your team to ensure profitable growth by performing quotes renewals policy maintenance problem solving and relationship building with intermediaries.
Your new role
As a Senior Underwriter you will underwrite new business and renewals providing quotes in a timely and professional manner in line with guidelines and delegated authority.
Other key responsibilities will include:
Ensure timely and accurate underwriting admin including file management completion of raters & pricing tools closings outstanding cash items midterm endorsements
Support the development implementation and monitoring of Regional Product Strategies
Referral management and provision of underwriting advice referral coaching and technical support teams learning and development
Monitor assigned portfolio results identify trends and opportunities for corrective action as necessary
Maintain strong knowledge of assigned products and application to achieve underwriting results and growth in accordance with plan / budget
Establish and develop good working relationships with all intermediaries for the purpose of developing then monitoring compliant and profitable business
Provide coaching mentoring and specialised advice to team members on a formal or informal basis
Review and provide risk improvement recommendations arising from risk surveys
Carry out Broker visits where required
About you
To be successful as a Senior Underwriter in the Liability team you have extensive experience with Liability products and a solid technical knowledge at high accreditation levels. You will have broad insurance industry knowledge along with strong established Intermediary relationships. You will also have:
Demonstrated adherence to Underwriting standards policies and procedure
Ability to manage an effective outcome to complex risks and communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Ability to demonstrate successful growth of profitable business through both new business and renewal growth
Knowledge on Policy Coverage and the ability to support and develop team members
Knowledge of market pricing focus trends and targets
Strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail
About QBE
We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. Were proud to work together and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers our environment our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are downtoearth passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too Your career at QBE lets make it happen!
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
Our Thriving at our Best wellbeing program including free holistic wellbeing coaching nutritional confidential counselling financial and legal advice
18 weeks genderequal flexible leave for all new parents including paid super
The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
Additional leave and support through QBEs Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
Discounts on insurance products car hire hotels goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employees 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
Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI workplace inclusion
Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
Apply now
APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!
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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
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Commercial Acumen Communication Critical Thinking Customer Value Management Decision Making Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Policy Development Portfolio Management Risk Management Sound Judgment Stakeholder Management Strategic ManagementApplication Close Date: 20/04/2025 11:59 PMHow 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time