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Job Summary
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee- Location: Melbourne Victoria
- Permanent full time
- Hybrid role flexible working
The opportunity
This Construction Underwriter role will see you underwrite new business and renewals often at higher complexity and/or volume within set underwriting guidelines authority levels and service standards while managing key portfolios/accounts with this role youll focus on maintaining and enhancing broker/intermediary relationships to retain policies and grow the portfolio profitably.
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
Were an international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which means were big enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact. Its an exciting time. Were 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 youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind.
Your new role
A day in the role may look a bit like this:
- Contribute to shaping and executing the Business Units plans for growth and performance.
- Manage renewals and new business targets to achieve profitability and retention goals.
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver sustainable profitable outcomes.
- Assess and underwrite complex risks within authority limits policies and standards.
- Monitor underwriting practices maintain legislative and industry knowledge and identify opportunities and risks.
- Develop trusted connections with brokers customers and colleagues while sharing knowledge to deliver innovative solutions.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have a proven background in the insurance industry with strong underwriting experience. You will also bring:
- Proven years of relevant underwriting experience.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications specialist qualifications or equivalent.
- Strong established customer / broker relationships
- Extensive knowledge of relevant market conditions
- Good knowledge of risk management portfolio management and underwriting
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
- Free holistic wellbeing coaching nutritional confidential counselling financial and legal advice
- 18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents including paid super
To learn more about benefits of working with us click here.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
- 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our program
- 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
- Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements click here.
How to Apply
If youre looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE recognises 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 Business Management Critical Thinking Customer Service Decision Making Financial Advising Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Policy Analysis Portfolio Management Prioritization Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 09/01/2026 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.
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Computer Skills
- Fraud
- Math
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Financial Analysis
- negotiation
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.
