Primary Details

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

The opportunity

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our Workers Compensation Team in Perth. You will be part of a successful and dynamic team spread across Australia with the opportunity to grow and develop your insurance and underwriting career. You will be responsible for running a profitable Workers Compensation portfolio providing insights and expertise to your customers including underwriting maintaining a renewal portfolio new business and responding to quotes.

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 life of a Senior Underwriter might look a bit like this:

• Underwrite risks in accordance with defined limits of authority or class authority organisational policy and underwriting standards
• Plan and implement a strategy to attract and retain high value customers and to improve current performing policies to ensure portfolio plans are met
• Monitor client and market requirements and client feedback by conducting client calls and visits
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and complies with organisation guidelines
• Provide efficient and timely service & problem-solving solutions to brokers and clients
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers intermediaries and internal stakeholders

About you

The ideal candidate will have a solid background as an Underwriter with a working knowledge of Workers Compensation. You will also have:

• Established customer/broker relationship management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of relevant Insurance market conditions
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyse data and use for decision making
• Proven problem solving and negotiation skills

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

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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.