Senior Underwriter - Construction

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Melbourne, Victoria
• Permanent, full time
• Hybrid role, flexible working

The Opportunity  

This Senior Underwriter role will see you underwrite new business and renewals of high complexity and/or volume within set underwriting guidelines, authority levels and service standards and manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing relationships with brokers/intermediaries to successfully retain policies and grow the portfolio in a profitable well-structured manner for our Construction portfolio.

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:

• Actively manage renewal portfolios and new business targets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for profitable growth.
• Underwrite complex risks within defined authority limits, organisational policies, and underwriting standards.
• Monitor, review, and comply with all underwriting standards, procedures, and processes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, brokers, and colleagues to achieve business retention, growth, and profitability targets.
• Increase and share knowledge of QBE capabilities, risk appetite, products, and brokers' operations to deliver innovative solutions. Monitor and communicate portfolio, broker, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks. Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practices, underwriting, systems, products, and organisational guidelines.

About you  

To be successful in this role you will have a proven background in the insurance industry and strong Underwriting experience. You will also have the following skills and attributes:

• Proven years of relevant underwriting experience
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, specialist qualifications or equivalent
• Strong established customer / broker relationships
• Extensive knowledge of relevant market conditions
• Working knowledge of risk management, portfolio management and underwriting

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 
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super 

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

 Awards & 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 
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates  

To learn more about our achievements, click here. 

 How to Apply  

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

Your career. At the heart of it.  

QBE recognises 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:

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 Model

Application Close Date: 09/01/2026 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.