Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting portfolios in the region, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing a team of underwriters, writing guidelines, underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions.

Role Highlights  

• Melbourne based, full-time, permanent position.
• Be supported by an experienced underwriting leader who is genuinely invested in developing talent and growing capability.
• Happy to talk flexible working Hybrid working arrangements, with a balance of working from home and in the office through designated anchor days.

The Opportunity  

We’re seeking a Senior Liability Underwriter to join our Melbourne‑based Liability team, supporting a predominantly commercial portfolio with some corporate exposure across the VIC / TAS region.

This opportunity suits an experienced underwriter who brings strong, established broker relationships, enjoys building and growing portfolios, and combines sound underwriting judgement with a collaborative, relationship‑led approach.

About QBE   

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. 
• We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
• What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

Your new role  

You’ll play a key role in managing complex new business and renewals within delegated authority, while contributing to the ongoing growth, profitability and reputation of the portfolio. In this role you’ll:

• Underwrite commercial and selected corporate liability risks, including new business and renewals, in line with underwriting guidelines and delegated authority.
• Actively manage and grow a portfolio, balancing retention, profitability and sustainable growth.
• Leverage and strengthen established broker relationships, while identifying opportunities to expand networks and develop new partnerships.
• Provide timely, pragmatic underwriting decisions and solutions for brokers and customers.
• Share knowledge, insights and experience with the wider team, contributing to continuous improvement and the development of underwriting strategies, products and processes aligned to business growth objectives.

More information and the full job profile can be shared with applicants during the interview process.

About you  

We’re looking for someone with a positive mindset, strong commercial acumen and a genuine interest in continuing to develop their career with the support of an experienced leader, within a collaborative team.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven senior underwriting experience within the Liability space, ideally across commercial and corporate risks.
• Strong, established broker relationships, with the ability to further develop and grow a portfolio.
• Sound technical underwriting capability, supported by strong judgement and risk assessment skills.
• Well‑developed soft skills, including relationship building, communication and influence.
• A positive, proactive approach, with resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Relevant insurance or tertiary qualifications (desirable).

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
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super 

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Awards & Recognition  

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates 

To learn more about our achievements, click here. 

How to Apply  

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

Your career. At the heart of it.  

QBE recognises 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 recruitment@qbe.com.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Pricing Strategies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date: 05/03/2026 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.