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SalaryPrimary Details Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Location: Flexible on location
Type: Permanent, full time
The opportunity
Are you ready to take your liability underwriting career to the next level? In this newly created role, we have an extraordinary opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our newly formed Industry Vertical Practice within the Multinational & Corporate Business team at QBE. Beyond regular underwriting tasks, a major focus will be on executing innovative product solutions through customer-centric insights and implementing meticulous risk management strategies specifically tailored for Education, Healthcare and Faith based industries. Join us as we solidify QBE's position as the leading insurer in these industries and be part of a team that is dedicated to protecting and empowering the future of education and healthcare.
Your new role
A day in the role may look a bit like this;
Engage in regular meaningful meetings and build strong relationships with specific Major Trading Partners.
Utilise your expertise to underwrite new business and renewals with precision and professionalism.
Contribute in the establishment of QBE's centre of excellence in the Education, Healthcare, and Faith industries by collaborating with a fellow team of passionate Property and Motor underwriters to go beyond just operational support.
Provide customer-centric insights, innovative product solutions, and meticulous risk management strategies that result in market-leading credentials that set new standards in the industry.
Maintain open and continuous dialogue with key functions within QBE to foster collective and aligned approaches that respond to the needs of our Major Trading Partners and Policyholders with expertise and efficiency.
Participate in forums with the wider Commercial Liability underwriting community within QBE to keep abreast with trends, changes, best practices, and to be aligned in underwriting ethos
Embrace flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
About you
You are an insurance professional with Liability Underwriting experience. Or you’re aspiring to be a Liability Underwriter who has either SME package underwriting, general insurance broking, liability claims and/or insurance law experience.
You won’t need to negotiate individual policies on a daily basis in the traditional sense of trading with insurance brokers, but you will be involved in ongoing ever evolving discussions with a selected group of insurance brokers on major policies.
You are interested in learning new skills in this role that will likely take you down a product management path in time.
You will also have:
demonstrated maturity to manage outcomes to complex risks and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
the ability to plan ahead to handle peak periods smoothly and efficiently.
a keen interest in both analytics and policy wording critiquing.
an ability to effectively collaborate and work within a national team located in different locations.
a strong passion for the education and healthcare industries, and staying updated on the latest trends and developments in these sectors.
an appreciation in recognising the vital role of insurance in supporting and safeguarding society.
a desire, as we build the team out, to mentor and guide junior underwriters to help them develop their skills and expertise.
About QBE
We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!
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
Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
12 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
Apply now!
APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!
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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 accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at
Application Close Date: 27/01/2024 11:59 PM
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.
