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Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Underwriter is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with brokers and intermediaries to successfully quote and win on renewal and new business accounts supporting renewable energy and power generation clients.
Underwriter - Energy
The opportunity
Underwriter is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with brokers and intermediaries to successfully quote and win on renewal and new business accounts supporting renewable energy and power generation clients.
Your new role
Strategy & Planning
Contribute to the execution of the Business Plan
Achievement of the Team objectives
Actively manage renewal portfolio and new business targets Policy, Process and Procedures
Monitor, review and comply with all underwriting standards, procedures and processes.
Risks are underwritten in accordance with authorities, organisational policies and underwriting standards.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes.
All policies, processes, and procedure in compliance with business and regulatory standards Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus
Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for clients and brokers
Actively increase and share knowledge of QBE capability, risk appetite and products as well as brokers’ operations to strengthen our delivery of innovative solutions.
Work in collaboration with all areas of QBE to leverage opportunities.
Positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Technical Performance
develop and improve a strong knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products, and organisational guidelines to deliver positive outcomes for clients and QBE.
demonstrate and share an understanding of basic underwriting principals, risk analytical skills, market conditions, and claims trend
meet all minimum internal and external QBE service standards. People Management
Demonstrate QBE DNA
Work collaboratively with Assistant Underwriters, processing team and other functions
Build and foster a positive working environment.
About you
Ideally reasonable experience in underwriting.
Business Development and/or Sales experience preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant industry regulations (NCCP, Fair Trading, Privacy Act, Insurance Contracts Act).
Negotiation and Problem-Solving Skills.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.
Relationship Management and Communication Skills.
Analytical and Research Skills.
Effective Decision Making.
Fast paced.
Fast learner
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!
Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference.
We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:
We are customer focused.
We are technical experts.
We are inclusive.
We are fast paced.
We are courageous.
We are accountable.
We are a team.
All employees are expected to adhere to QBE’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices.
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
18 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!
Click APPLY to submit your application. 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 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
recruitment@qbe.com
Application Close Date: 14/03/2024 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.
