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Job Location drjobs

Christchurch - New Zealand

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Underwrite new business and renewals within set underwriting guidelines authority levels and service standards.

The opportunity

Get the best of both worlds! Local and vibrant Christchurch based but within a Global Insurer.

  • Partner with regional brokering partners.

  • Down to earth collegial team.

  • Broad exposure to varying types of commercial underwriting ranging from commercial property commercial motor and liability along with marine and engineering risks.

  • Happy to talk flexible working.

Your new role

Were looking for an Underwriter to account manage our South Island Broker groups on a fixed-term contract until December 2026 covering parental leave.

You will oversee and manage the commercial portfolio with key areas being:

  • Contributing to the overall strategy planning and execution of policies product plan and outcomes of portfolio balance.

  • Underwrite standard and complex risk business in accordance with the business plan guidelines within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.

  • Develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.

  • Provide oversight and support to achieve growth via quotes management of renewals policy maintenance problem solving and relationship building with intermediaries.

  • There may be some travel to our key Broker Partners.

More information and the full job profile can be shared with applicants during the interview process.

Please note that for the successful candidate this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team 2 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks.

About you

Youre comfortable with partnering with Regional Broker groups & developing positive will:

  • Be a natural communicator with the ability to form business partnering relationships.

  • Have a technical foundation within underwriting.

  • Have experience in commercial underwriting would be preferred.

  • Show an appetite to learn and be confident in knowing and doing the right thing within QBE values and systems.

  • Have ability to negotiate & influence.

  • Be analytical and enjoy problem-solving.

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 11000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are down-to-earth passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too

Your career at QBE lets make it happen!

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:

Rewards & Recognition

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

Apply now!

APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

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 accessibility requirements and adjustments alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at

Skills:

Analytical Thinking Critical Thinking Customer Service Decision Making Detail-Oriented Financial Advising Financial Products Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Negotiation Portfolio Management Prioritization Regulatory Compliance Risk Management

Application Close Date: 04/09/2025 11:59 PM

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.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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