Underwriter – Accident & Health

Underwriter – Accident & Health

Underwriter – Accident & Health

Apply locations: AUS – NSW – Sydney, AUS – Melbourne – Docklands

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: 3 Days Ago

End Date: March 8, 2025 (4 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: 328186

Primary Details

To provide underwriting, technical support, assist in the development and management of a profitable business portfolio under the specified insurance class according to the Company’s guidelines and delegated authorities.

• Location: Sydney, New South Wales

• Type: Permanent, full time

• Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We have a great opportunity for an Underwriter to join our Workers Compensation and Accident & Health Team in Sydney. You will be part of a successful and dynamic team spread across Australia, with the opportunity to grow and develop your insurance and underwriting career. You will be responsible for running a profitable Workers Compensation and Accident & Health portfolio, providing insights and expertise to your customers including underwriting, maintaining a renewal portfolio, new business, and responding to quotes.

Your new role

• Underwrite risks in accordance with defined limits of authority or class authority, organizational policy, and underwriting standards.

• Plan and implement a strategy to attract and retain high-value customers and to improve current performing policies to ensure portfolio plans are met.

• Monitor client and market requirements and client feedback by conducting client calls and visits.

• Ensure all documentation is accurate and complies with organization guidelines.

• Provide efficient and timely service & problem-solving solutions to brokers and clients.

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders.

About you

To be successful in this Underwriting role you will have:

• Previous experience in Underwriting.

• Broad insurance industry exposure and experience with Workers Compensation preferred.

• Established customer/broker relationship management and communication skills.

• Understanding of relevant Insurance market conditions.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze data and use it for decision making.

• Relevant problem-solving and negotiation skills.

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 realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the center of our success. We’re proud to work together and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies, and our communities. With 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.

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super.

• The ability to maximize 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 employees’ experience with us and are proud to have been recognized 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.

• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion.

• Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium-sized program 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 recognizes 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, Business Development, Business Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

Application Close Date: 07/03/2025 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.

About Us

We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal, and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine, and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.

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