Underwriter - Construction

QBE Insurance; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company based in Melbourne is seeking an Underwriter specializing in construction. The ideal candidate will be responsible for underwriting new business and renewals, managing complex portfolios, and enhancing relationships with brokers. You should have a proven track record in underwriting, strong customer relationships, and relevant qualifications. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and various benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Free holistic wellbeing coaching

18 weeks’ gender-equal parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven years of relevant underwriting experience.
• Strong established customer/broker relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping and executing the Business Unit’s plans for growth and performance.
• Manage renewals and new business targets to achieve profitability and retention goals.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver sustainable, profitable outcomes.
• Assess and underwrite complex risks within authority limits.
• Monitor underwriting practices and identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop trusted connections with brokers and customers.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Customer relationship management

Risk management

Portfolio management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or specialist qualifications

Job description

Overview
Underwriter – Construction at QBE Insurance.
You will underwrite new business and renewals often at higher complexity and/or volume within set underwriting guidelines, authority levels and service standards, while managing key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
You’ll focus on maintaining and enhancing broker/intermediary relationships to retain policies and grow the portfolio profitably.

Primary Details

• Location: Melbourne, Victoria
• Employment type: Permanent, full time
• Work type: Hybrid role, flexible working
• Time Type: Full time
• Worker Type: Employee

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping and executing the Business Unit’s plans for growth and performance.
• Manage renewals and new business targets to achieve profitability and retention goals.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver sustainable, profitable outcomes.
• Assess and underwrite complex risks within authority limits, policies, and standards.
• Monitor underwriting practices, maintain legislative and industry knowledge, and identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop trusted connections with brokers, customers, and colleagues while sharing knowledge to deliver innovative solutions.

About You

• Proven years of relevant underwriting experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, specialist qualifications or equivalent.
• Strong established customer/ broker relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant market conditions.
• Good knowledge of risk management, portfolio management and underwriting.

Benefits

• Hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance 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.

How to Apply

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