Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Permanent full time
Auckland CBD location
Hybrid working with 3 days in the office

The opportunity

Are you ready to take the next step in your underwriting career?

Join our Connected Team at QBEWork in exciting new ways, leveraging digital processes and cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional results for our broker partners and customers.Work across a broad range of industries & take on diverse underwriting risks in property as well as motor & liabilityAuckland-Based with Hybrid working 3 days in the officeCollaborative and Inclusive Team Culture – Be part of a team that values collaboration, where everyone is encouraged to lend a hand and share in each other's successes

Your new role

As an Underwriter in the Connected Team, you’ll play a key role in managing complex cases, supporting brokers, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to enhance processes and systems. This role offers a unique chance to grow your career by working at the forefront of underwriting innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Broker Partners through our digital platforms, providing guidance and solutions to meet their needs.Underwrite complex risk and referral cases, ensuring compliance with company policies and risk appetite.Collaborate with internal teams to identify and implement process improvements and contribute to system enhancements.Build and maintain relationships with brokers, delivering excellent service and fostering trust.Happy to chat flexible working

More information and the full job profile can be shared with applicants during the interview process. The process may include up to 2 interviews.

About you

We’re looking for someone passionate about underwriting and excited to embrace innovative ways of working. You’ll bring:

Experience as an Underwriter, with a good understanding of underwriting principles and risk assessment.Stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsFamiliarity with digital platforms and processes in underwriting or insurance.A forward-thinking mindset, with a keen interest in the evolution of technology in underwriting.Strong problem-solving skills, confidently navigating complex cases.Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and partners.

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 11,000 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!

www.qbe.com/nz/about-qbe/careers

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, trauma insurance & Death and Total Permanent Disability insuranceAdditional 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 AwardsGold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusionRanked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 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! 

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

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management

Application Close Date: 11/03/2025 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.