Senior Underwriter

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia QBE Full time
Underwriting Manager, Commercial Property

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new team and drive growth in the commercial property underwriting space at QBE, one of Australia's leading insurers.

The role involves spearheading initiatives in new business development, managing a national focus, handling complex referrals, client relationship management, educating and training internal teams, and supporting cross-business collaboration.

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Underwriter with strong experience in ISR and commercial property insurance, technical expertise, leadership potential, strategic vision, and a collaborative spirit.

As the Underwriting Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading a National Focus: Spearhead initiatives in new business development and manage the growth strategy for QBE commercial property underwriting portfolio.
  • Handle Complex Referrals: Bring your technical expertise to provide solutions for intricate cases, ensuring the highest standards of underwriting.
  • Client Relationship Management: Collaborate directly with clients to deliver tailored solutions, solidify relationships, and uphold our commitment to excellence.
  • Educate and Train: Mentor and support internal teams by delivering training and sharing your deep product knowledge.
  • Support Cross-Business Collaboration: Work closely with other commercial lines teams to provide integrated customer solutions that exceed expectations.

About you:

  • Experience: Strong underwriting experience, with a focus on ISR and commercial property insurance.
  • Technical Expertise: A strong foundation in product-specific knowledge and the ability to navigate complex underwriting scenarios.
  • Leadership Potential: Ideal for a Senior Underwriter ready to step into a strategic leadership role. Prior people management experience is not essential; we value your technical background and problem-solving acumen.
  • Strategic Vision: A forward-thinker capable of driving growth and contributing to the department's success.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Strong communication and collaboration skills to support and educate teams while delivering exceptional client solutions.

About QBE:

We are an international insurer building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. 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.

Benefits:

  • '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.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum.



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