Underwriter - Commercial Property

QBE Insurance Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Wellbeing Coaching

Gender-equal parental leave

Job summary

QBE Insurance Group in Adelaide seeks an experienced Underwriter – Commercial Property with ISR capability to deliver sustainable profit and growth. You’ll underwrite ISR Property business, manage both new business and a renewal portfolio, and build broker relationships with strong technical insight.

The role sits within a geographically distributed Commercial Underwriting team, requiring sound judgment, collaboration, and the ability to engage with brokers in the Adelaide market.

Qualifications

• Underwriting ISR or commercial property experience preferred.
• Experience managing broker relationships and portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite ISR Property business within guidelines and authority.
• Manage Adelaide broker-based panel with timely quotes and underwriting support.
• Build broker relationships and engage with local market stakeholders.
• Support retention and profitable growth of the commercial property portfolio.
• Maintain underwriting records and compliance with internal requirements.
• Collaborate with wider Commercial Underwriting team.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Customer Service

Decision Making

Policy Development

Financial Products

Performance Management

Prioritization

Collaboration

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

• Location: Adelaide, SA
• Permanent position, full-time hours
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Underwriter – Commercial Property with strong Industrial Special Risks (ISR) capability to help us deliver sustainable profit and growth. You’ll underwrite ISR Property business in line with the business plan, underwriting guidelines and service standards, while managing both new business and a renewal portfolio. You’ll also play a key role in building and maintaining broker relationships and applying your technical expertise.

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 work within a geographically distributed Commercial Underwriting team, taking ownership of an Adelaide based broker panel and managing your own renewal portfolio. The role combines portfolio management, broker engagement and local market activity to support retention, new business and profitable growth.

• Underwrite new business, renewals and policy servicing within agreed guidelines and delegated authority.
• Manage an Adelaide broker-based panel, providing timely quotes, terms and responsive underwriting support.
• Build strong broker and business partner relationships through regular engagement across the local market.
• Support retention and profitable new business growth across the commercial property portfolio.
• Maintain accurate underwriting administration, audit records and compliance with internal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and internal stakeholders across the broader Commercial Underwriting team.

About You

You're an experienced insurance professional who can work independently while staying connected to a geographically distributed team. You bring a practical, relationship-focused approach, sound underwriting judgement and confidence engaging with brokers in the Adelaide market.

You’ll also have

• Underwriting experience within ISR or commercial property insurance.
• Alternatively, relevant underwriting experience across SME or business pack products.
• Strong broker relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to assess risk, make sound decisions and work within underwriting authority.
• Strong organisation, communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel locally to meet with brokers and business partners.

Benefits

• ‘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

Rewards & Recognition

• 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

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Policy Development, Prioritization, Risk Management

Application Close Date

21/10/2026 11:59 PM

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Values

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.

Contact for Support

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 [e-mail].