Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Motor Fleet Senior Underwriter / Underwriter

Location: Melbourne Type: Permanent full-timeHybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity in Melbourne for an experienced insurance professional looking to advance their career in underwriting. Join our Motor Fleet team as a Senior Underwriter/ Underwriter and take the next step in a dynamic, rewarding role. You’ll thrive in our collaborative and supportive team environment. If you’re ready for a new challenge and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Your new role

Underwrite new business and renewals of high complexity which align with our underwriting strategy, authority levels and service standards.Provide exceptional service and handle key portfolios/accounts with brokers.Strengthen relationships with all stakeholders to deliver business retention, growth, and profitability targets.Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products, and organisational guidelines.Focus on increasing and sharing knowledge of QBE capability, risk appetite and products as well as brokers’ operations to strengthen our delivery of innovative solutions.Contribute to knowledge sharing, development, and mentoring of Underwriters and Graduates where required.Monitor and communicate activity within your portfolio, brokers and market peers and report on opportunities and risks to improve results.Keen to learn more about this opportunity before applying? Feel free to send us an email at recruitment@qbe.com and we can arrange a private and confidential discussion.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to quickly develop relationships.Proven experience negotiating and influencing within the insurance industry.Working knowledge of risk management and portfolio management, highly regarded.Be a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills, problem solving and process improvement experience.Strong customer service experience and collaborative mindsetInsurance experience essentialPrevious experience in Motor Fleet Underwriting highly regarded but not essential.

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 balanceOur ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superThe ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matchingIncome protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiumsAdditional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder NetworkDiscounts 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 Choice2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR AwardsPlatinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusionRanked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduatesTop 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 recruitment@qbe.com

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Pricing Strategies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date: 19/01/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.