Elders Insurance - Business Packages Underwriter

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Parramatta, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
• Type: Permanent, full time
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Underwriter to join the Elders Business Packages team. You will have the opportunity to use your insurance knowledge and underwriting skills in commercial packages while working collaboratively as part of a progressive national team. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, able to develop strong business relationships with our national agency partners and thrive in a fast-paced changing environment then we would love to hear from you!

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

A day in the role may look a bit like this:

• Underwrite risks in accordance with defined limits of authority or class authority, organisational policy and underwriting standards
• Plan and implement a strategy to attract and retain high value customers and to improve poor performing policies
• Monitor client and market requirements and client feedback by conducting client calls and visits
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and complies with organisation guidelines.
• Provide efficient and timely service & problem-solving solutions to agents and clients.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders
• Partner with Manager Partnerships team to proactively engage and work on a strategic plan to grow the business with targeted customer segments

About you

You will be a seasoned insurance professional with proven experience in business packages underwriting, capable of handling quotes and renewals. This is a technical level role that requires moderate expertise in insurance.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Some Underwriting experience within insurance
• Broad insurance industry and exposure to commercial packages preferred
• Established customer/ agent relationship management and communication skills
• Understanding of relevant Insurance market conditions
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyse data and use for decision making
• Relevant problem solving and negotiation skills

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 recruitment@qbe.com

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Product Development, Risk Management

Application Close Date: 15/05/2026 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.