Senior New Business Commercial Underwriter

Job Description

Primary Details Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeSenior New Business Commercial Underwriter The opportunity • An opportunity for an experienced Senior New Business Commercial Underwriter to join our Trade Credit business • Location: Sydney • Permanent, Full Time role Your new role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior New Business Underwriter to join the Trade Credit team in Sydney. As the Senior New Business Commercial Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting complex new business and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters. The key responsibilities for this role include the following, but are not limited to: Underwrite new policies in accordance with organisational policy, underwriting standards and regulatory requirements. Ensure all documentation is accurate and complies with organisation guidelines. Provide efficient and timely service & problem-solving solutions to brokers and clients. Develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders. Evaluate risk for new business in accordance with standards, to ensure profitable growth. Awareness and understanding of current market conditions. Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Strong Trade Credit experience Broad insurance industry experience Ability to establish strong customer/broker relationships Excellent understanding of class-specific underwriting Understanding of relevant Insurance market conditions Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data and use it for decision-making 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 realising 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 13,000 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! 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 maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums 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 recognised 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 Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program 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 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 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 Skills: Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Waterfall Project Management Application Close Date: 20/02/2025 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr