Senior Underwriter

Role Highlights

• Auckland based, permanent, full-time role.
• Underwrite a complex and diverse financial lines & liability portfolio.
• Hybrid working, happy to talk flexible working.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Regional Liability team. The portfolio is a mix of complex risks spanning all liability lines, with a combination of corporate and commercial clients.

You will join a supportive, self-managing team that values sound judgement, collaboration and autonomy, with opportunity to coach and mentor junior colleagues.

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

Using your technical expertise and commercial judgement, you will manage complex risks, strengthen broker partnerships and contribute to sustainable portfolio performance. As the portfolio is nationwide, the role includes occasional domestic travel to engage with brokers and customers. In this role, you will:

• Underwrite complex financial lines and liability risks and deliver timely decisions and solutions within delegated authority, organisational policies, underwriting standards, procedures and processes.
• Manage renewal and new business targets, working with internal and external stakeholders to support portfolio retention, profitable growth and profitability objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with brokers, customers and colleagues, sharing knowledge of QBE’s capabilities, risk appetite and products to develop effective solutions and strengthen outcomes.
• Monitor portfolio, broker, market and competitor activity, identifying emerging opportunities and risks.
• Contribute to product, process and continuous quality improvements.

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

About you

You are an experienced financial lines and liability underwriter who combines strong technical capability with commercial judgement. Collaborative and supportive, you are comfortable working independently, taking ownership of decisions and sharing your knowledge with others. You will bring:

• Strong financial lines and liability underwriting experience and in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, best practice, organisational guidelines, underwriting standards, systems and products.
• Demonstrated success building profitable portfolios through pricing, risk selection, portfolio management and the effective use of actuarial and pricing tools.
• The confidence to assess complex risks, solve problems and make sound, timely decisions within delegated authority.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, including experience partnering with senior insurance stakeholders and presenting to customers.
• Advanced analytical and research skills, with a strong understanding of the insurance market, emerging trends and the economic, legal and regulatory environment.

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 2026 for small 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 [email protected].