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Senior Underwriter, Accident & Health
full-timePetaling Jaya

Summary

Location

Petaling Jaya

Type

full-time

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About this role

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Responsible for underwriting activities and P&L responsibility for products aimed at the corporate segment (i.e property, health, liability, worker's compensation, motor, personal accident & travel, employee compensation etc.) and managing UW relationship with intermediaries and business partners in the area of underwriting service delivery, product development and innovation.

Your New Role:

  • Implement Accident & Health underwriting business strategy, aligning decisions with QBE’s risk appetite and growth objective.
  • Involvement in portfolio management, cell review and product development.
  • Drive new business production and renewal retention to maintain a profitable book of business.
  • Monitor loss ratio and identify underperforming accounts for corrective action.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and clients to understand needs and deliver responsive solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Policy Administration, Claims and Compliance) to ensure efficiency.
  • Compliance with underwriting authority and governance.
  • Timely turnaround of quotes and policy documentation.
  • Support junior underwriters through coaching, training and review complex risks.

About You:

  • 7+ years working experience with substantial experience gained within the insurance industry.
  • Degree or equivalent qualification preferable.
  • Strong level of numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization, analytical skills.
  • Strong negotiating skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant market conditions for specific class/portfolio.
  • Thorough understanding of class specific underwriting and reinsurance knowledge.
  • Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.
  • Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of QBE underwriting process and procedures Established customer/broker relationships.

About QBE

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the centre of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And with more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, our scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

QBE Asia’s operations is part of the QBE International Division, and has had a presence in Asia for more than 130 years with offices in: Singapore, Hong Kong & Macau, Malaysia and Vietnam. We continue to be recognised for our ongoing focus on digital innovation to deliver exceptional value and operational excellence for our customers, business partners, people and the community. We support ESG efforts through the QBE Foundation, which helps to create strong, resilient and inclusive communities, by focusing investment and efforts on two key areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact – climate resilience and inclusion.

Benefits

Excited to share our comprehensive benefits package at QBE!

🌟 Flex and hybrid working option and work from home policy

👨‍👩‍👧 Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave

🧘‍♀️ Well-being programs

💰 Pensions

🩺 Medical benefits

🌍 Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

👪 On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves)

📚 Study leave

💍 Wedding leave

🎁 Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences

Join us and enjoy a work environment that values your well-being and personal growth!

#EmployeeBenefits #WorkLifeBalance #CareerDevelopment

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours.

Your career at QBE — Let’s make it happen.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Process Improvements, Professional Networking, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management

Application Close Date: 27/02/2026 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Analytical Thinking,Critical Thinking,Customer Service,Customer Value Management,Detail-Oriented,Financial Advising,Insurance Underwriting,Intentional Collaboration,Managing Performance,Portfolio Management,Process Improvements,Professional Networking,Risk Management,Stakeholder Management,Strategic Management

About QBE Insurance Group

At QBE we’re driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.

QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with local presence in 26 countries.

We don't just see ourselves as an insurer, but a partner to our customers in helping to navigate uncertainty. We provide tailored solutions across commercial, personal, and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions to help individuals and businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change.

Whether it’s through our people, our deep expertise or our commitment to building strong relationships, we get to the heart of it.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Insurance
Founding Year: 1886

What you'll do

  • The Senior Underwriter is responsible for underwriting activities and managing relationships with intermediaries and business partners. This role involves implementing underwriting strategies, managing portfolios, and ensuring compliance with underwriting authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior Underwriter, Accident & Health do at QBE Insurance Group?

As a Senior Underwriter, Accident & Health at QBE Insurance Group, you will: the Senior Underwriter is responsible for underwriting activities and managing relationships with intermediaries and business partners. This role involves implementing underwriting strategies, managing portfolios, and ensuring compliance with underwriting authority..

Why join QBE Insurance Group as a Senior Underwriter, Accident & Health?

QBE Insurance Group is a leading Insurance company.

Is the Senior Underwriter, Accident & Health position at QBE Insurance Group remote?

The Senior Underwriter, Accident & Health position at QBE Insurance Group is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Senior Underwriter, Accident & Health position at QBE Insurance Group?

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