Primary Details

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

The opportunity

Were looking for an experienced Underwriter Workers Compensation to support the long-term sustainability and growth of our portfolio in Tasmania. This role plays a key part in underwriting new business and renewals within delegated authority while delivering profitable growth and strong technical outcomes.

Youll work closely with brokers intermediaries and internal stakeholders to provide high-quality underwriting service technical support and market-led solutions.

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 you will:

• Underwrite new business and renewals in line with authority levels guidelines and appetite
• Actively manage a Workers Compensation portfolio to achieve growth retention and profitability targets
• Monitor and comply with underwriting standards processes and legislative requirements
• Deliver timely well-reasoned underwriting decisions and solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and business partners
• Provide technical support and collaborate with Assistant Underwriters
• Contribute to underwriting service delivery process improvement and innovation
• Foster a positive collaborative team environment

About you

Youll bring:

• Experience in underwriting ideally within Workers Compensation or casualty lines
• Background in insurance sales and/or the broader insurance industry
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles risk assessment and portfolio management
• Ability to build trusted relationships with brokers and stakeholders
• Sound decision-making problem-solving and communication 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.