Underwriter

time left to apply End Date: January 13, 2025 (23 days left to apply)
job requisition id 332196
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeePermanent, full time roleAuckland CBD office3 days hybrid working
The opportunity
Exciting Opportunity for a Property Underwriter to work across a broad range of industries & take on diverse underwriting risks in property as well as some motor, liability and contract works.

Work with a diverse range of underwriting risks and industries, including commercial property, motor, and contract works.
Auckland-based role with a hybrid working arrangement – happy to chat flexible working.
Join a supportive leader committed to your growth and development, both within the team and across the business.
Be part of a collaborative team that fosters a culture of helping each other and celebrating success together.

Your new role
As an Underwriter, you'll take on a dynamic role that combines relationship management with underwriting responsibilities for a diverse property portfolio. Your day-to-day will include:

Shaping strategy by contributing to policy execution, product planning, and balancing complex portfolios.
Underwriting risk business in alignment with business plans and within your earned or delegated authority.
Building and nurturing positive relationships with key stakeholders.
Supporting business growth through quotes, renewals, policy maintenance, and problem-solving, while strengthening relationships with intermediaries.
Portfolio will include - Commercial Property, Body Corporate, Contract Works, Material Damage & Business Interruptions, General Liability & Commercial Motor.

More information and the full job profile can be shared with applicants during the interview process.
Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks.
About you
You'll be working alongside specialized brokers who excel in their field. In this role, you'll thrive by:

Being a natural communicator who easily builds strong business relationships.
Demonstrating expertise in complex underwriting, managing large authority delegations, and navigating senior broker relationships.
Having a passion for learning and aligning with QBE values, while confidently making informed decisions.
Bringing strong negotiation and influencing skills to the table.
Being analytical with a love for problem-solving.

About QBE
We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE — let's make it happen!
www.qbe.com/nz/about-qbe/careers
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.
Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super.
The ability to maximize retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching.
Income protection, trauma insurance & Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance.
Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network.
Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners.

Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognized for the following awards:

2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice.
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards.
Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion.
Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates.
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads).
Family First accredited employer since 2021.

Apply now!
APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognizes 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 accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at ******.
INTERNAL ADVERT:
Before submitting your application, please have a conversation with your People Leader or People Business Partner and note that internal references will be collected during the recruitment process.
We value your career growth and development, so we ask employees to remain in each role for at least 12 months.
QBE recognizes 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 accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at ******.
PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO THE CHRISTMAS CLOSE DOWN PERIOD & EXTENDED LEAVE THE CLOSING DATE IS EXTENDED TO THE 13 JANUARY 2025 - WE WILL RESPOND TO YOUR APPLICATION POST THIS DATE.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management.
Application Close Date: 12/01/2025 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.
About Us:
We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.
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