Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Senior Underwriter – Commercial Property

• Location: Adelaide or Perth
• Type: Permanent, full time
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Senior 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, applying technical expertise, and coaching and mentoring Underwriters to uplift team performance.

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

In this role, you’ll apply technical expertise to safeguard and grow the portfolio, contribute to business results, and mentor Underwriters to uplift team capability. You will also:

• Underwrite ISR Property business in line with underwriting guidelines and authority.
• Manage a portfolio of new business and renewals to achieve sustainable growth.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships through proactive engagement.
• Collaborate across teams and product lines to maximize client relationships.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and underwriting standards.

About you

• Senior Underwriter with proven experience in ISR Property underwriting.
• Established broker/customer relationships and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant tertiary or specialist qualifications (or equivalent experience).
• Commercial background advantageous, with flexibility to work across a changing portfolio.
• Broad understanding of Property underwriting and proven knowledge of market conditions for your class/portfolio.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, high attention to detail, and a customer/broker focus.
• A keen interest in data analytics with the mindset to apply insights in underwriting and portfolio management.
• Able to collaborate within a national team across multiple locations.

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
• Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Rewards & 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
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.

Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise 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]

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Risk Appetite, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date: 10/02/2026 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.