Underwriter, Cyber
Auckland - New Zealand
Job Summary
Role Highlights
Auckland-based permanent role with part-time hours (three days: Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday).
Support the growth of our Cyber product with strong operational impact.
Hybrid role happy to talk flexible working (if applicable)
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to help shape and scale a growing Cyber portfolio. Working alongside the Head of Portfolio Cyber youll support day-to-day underwriting operations while helping create the structure rhythm and consistency that enables sustainable growth.
This could be a great fit for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity is curious about how things can work better and wants to combine underwriting knowledge with strong operational thinking in a highly collaborative market-connected environment.
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our we do it all with a human touch.
- Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real exciting time.
- Werebuilding 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 worldAspart of the QBE teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand kind.
Your new role
In this role youll support the underwriting of new business and renewals across the Cyber portfolio including quoting binding negotiation and portfolio administration. Working in close partnership with the Head of Portfolio Cyber youll help keep the function running smoothly while creating the operational foundation that supports profitable growth and strong service delivery. Youll also:
- Underwrite new business and renewals across the Cyber portfolio including quoting binding and negotiation within delegated authority.
- Manage day-to-day underwriting and portfolio administration ensuring accurate documentation smooth workflows and timely service delivery.
- Build strong working relationships with brokers business partners and internal stakeholders to support responsive solutions-focused underwriting service.
- Help establish and maintain the operational foundations of the Cyber portfolio by improving processes supporting documentation and creating structure that enables growth.
- Contribute to underwriting claims and partner discussions locally and globally supporting knowledge sharing portfolio insights and continuous improvement across the function.
About you
This is a hands-on role with a strong operational focus. While underwriting experience is advantageous success in the role will come from your ability to stay organised manage competing priorities maintain accurate documentation and work autonomously across a broad range of underwriting and portfolio activities. Ideally youll have:
- Experience in underwriting underwriting operations or a related industry support role with a solid understanding of insurance principles and policy documentation.
- Strong organisational capability with the ability to manage detail juggle priorities and build effective structure and process in a dynamic environment.
- A curious and proactive mindset with an interest in understanding the why behind decisions and identifying opportunities to improve the way work gets done.
- Ability to engage with brokers partners and internal stakeholders with a service-minded approach and the ability to build trusted working relationships.
- You may come from a portfolio support scheme underwriting operations project delivery or transformation background and be ready to bring that experience into a specialist Cyber environment.
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 clickhere.
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
- 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
- Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2026forsmallsized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements clickhere.
How to Apply
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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 Critical Thinking Customer Service Decision Making Detail-Oriented Financial Advising Financial Products Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Negotiation Portfolio Management Prioritization Regulatory Compliance Risk ManagementApplication Close Date: 16/06/2026 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.
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.