Primary Details

• Location: Melbourne
• Type: Permanent full time
• Hybrid role Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Property Underwriting Team in Melbourne as aSenior this role youll be responsible for underwriting new business and renewals of varying complexity and volume operating within established underwriting guidelines authority levels and service standards.

Reporting to the Underwriting Manager youll collaborate closely with a team of underwriters providing guidance sharing expertise and mentoring team members. Youll also play a key role in building and maintaining strong broker relationships applying your technical knowledge to support business outcomes and staying up to date with industry developments and new product offerings.

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:

• Actively manage your renewal and new business portfolio maintaining strong relationships with brokers and colleagues to support retention growth and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all underwriting standards procedures and processes through consistent monitoring and review.
• Provide timely professional service and effective solutions to both customers and intermediaries.
• Continuously develop your knowledge of legislation best practices underwriting systems products and organisational guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively with Underwriters and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Promote a positive and productive workplace culture through respectful and proactive engagement.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a proven background in the insurance industry and strong Underwriting experience. You will also have the following skills and attributes:

• Working knowledge of Underwriting in a Property portfolio
• Strong customer/broker relationship skills and focus
• Proven knowledge of relevant market conditions for specific class/portfolio
• The ability to negotiate and have difficult conversations with Brokers and Stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail

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.

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 access requirements alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at

Skills:

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.