Primary Details

Senior Underwriter Commercial Property

• Location: Adelaide or Perth
• Type: Permanent full time
• Hybrid role Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

Were looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter Commercial Property with strong Industrial Special Risks (ISR) capability to help us deliver sustainable profit and growth. Youll underwrite ISR Property business in line with the business plan underwriting guidelines and service standards while managing both new business and a renewal portfolio. Youll also play a key role in building and maintaining broker relationships applying technical expertise and coaching and mentoring Underwriters to uplift team performance.

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

In this role youll apply technical expertise to safeguard and grow the portfolio contribute to business results and mentor Underwriters to uplift team capability. You will also:

• Underwrite ISR Property business in line with underwriting guidelines and authority.
• Manage a portfolio of new business and renewals to achieve sustainable growth.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships through proactive engagement.
• Collaborate across teams and product lines to maximize client relationships.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and underwriting standards.

About you

• Senior Underwriter with proven experience in ISR Property underwriting.
• Established broker/customer relationships and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant tertiary or specialist qualifications (or equivalent experience).
• Commercial background advantageous with flexibility to work across a changing portfolio.
• Broad understanding of Property underwriting and proven knowledge of market conditions for your class/portfolio.
• Excellent verbal and written communication high attention to detail and a customer/broker focus.
• A keen interest in data analytics with the mindset to apply insights in underwriting and portfolio management.
• Able to collaborate within a national team across multiple locations.

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
• 18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents including paid super
• A range of discounts on insurance products car hire hotels goods and services

To learn more about benefits of working with us clickhere.

Rewards & 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
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI workplace inclusion
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!

If youre looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.

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How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.