SME Underwriter – Business Package

QBE Insurance Group; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing coaching

18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave

Job summary

QBE Insurance Group in Parramatta, NSW, is seeking an SME Underwriter for the Business Package line. This permanent, full‑time role blends underwriting discipline with proactive broker engagement to grow sustainable portfolios.

You will assess risk, price effectively and manage relationships with confidence, aiming to balance growth with profitability while navigating market conditions and internal governance.

Qualifications

• SME, Business Package or Commercial Underwriting experience.
• Strong risk assessment, pricing and technical underwriting capability.
• The confidence to initiate broker conversations and actively pursue opportunities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Commercial curiosity and an interest in understanding what drives portfolio performance.
• A responsive and accountable approach, with a strong focus on follow-through.
• The ability to balance broker and customer needs with sustainable underwriting outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Seek out and convert quality new business opportunities within QBE’s appetite.
• Engage early on priority renewals to strengthen retention and broker confidence.
• Develop broker relationships through regular outbound contact, market visits and purposeful trading conversations.
• Apply technical expertise and commercial judgement to achieve the right balance between growth, pricing, risk and profitability.
• Use market and portfolio insights to focus your effort where it can make the greatest difference.
• Provide brokers with prompt, clear decisions and practical, appetite-aligned solutions.
• Take ownership from first contact through to decision, follow-up and outcome.
• Maintain strong underwriting discipline, governance and documentation.

Skills

SME Underwriting

Commercial Underwriting

Broker Relationships

Pricing

Risk Assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Portfolio Growth

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

SME Underwriter – Business Package

• Location: Parramatta, Newcastle or Brisbane
• Type: Permanent, full-time
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We’re looking for an SME Underwriter who enjoys trading in the market, building meaningful broker relationships and turning quality opportunities into sustainable portfolio growth.

You’ll have the autonomy to make sound underwriting decisions, engage brokers proactively and influence new business and renewal outcomes. This is an opportunity for an underwriter who wants to do more than respond to referrals and is motivated by taking ownership, finding solutions and delivering results.

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

In this role, you will:

• Seek out and convert quality new business opportunities within QBE’s appetite.
• Engage early on priority renewals to strengthen retention and broker confidence.
• Develop broker relationships through regular outbound contact, market visits and purposeful trading conversations.
• Apply technical expertise and commercial judgement to achieve the right balance between growth, pricing, risk and profitability.
• Use market and portfolio insights to focus your effort where it can make the greatest difference.
• Provide brokers with prompt, clear decisions and practical, appetite-aligned solutions.
• Take ownership from first contact through to decision, follow-up and outcome.
• Maintain strong underwriting discipline, governance and documentation.

About You

You will have:

• SME, Business Package or Commercial Underwriting experience.
• Strong risk assessment, pricing and technical underwriting capability.
• The confidence to initiate broker conversations and actively pursue opportunities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Commercial curiosity and an interest in understanding what drives portfolio performance.
• A responsive and accountable approach, with a strong focus on follow-through.
• The ability to balance broker and customer needs with sustainable underwriting outcomes.

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 support work/life balance
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional support, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superannuation

Awards & Recognition

We value our employees' experience with us and are proud to have been recognised through a range of industry awards and achievements, reflecting our commitment to inclusion, development and creating a workplace where people can thrive.

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 ***email_hidden***.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Product Development, Risk ManagementApplication Close Date: 04/11/2026 11:59 PM

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