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Underwriter

QBE InsuranceWorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

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Primary Details

  • Time Type : Full time
  • Worker Type : Employee

The opportunity

Get the best of both worlds! Local and vibrant Christchurch based but within a Global Insurer.

  • Partner with regional brokering partners.
  • Down to earth, collegial team.
  • Broad exposure to varying types of commercial underwriting ranging from commercial property, commercial motor, and liability along with marine and engineering risks.
  • Type : Permanent, full time.
  • Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working.
  • Your new role

    We’re looking for an Underwriter to account manage our South Island Broker groups. You will oversee and manage the commercial portfolio with key areas including :

  • Contributing to the overall strategy, planning and execution of policies, product plan and outcomes of portfolio balance.
  • Underwrite standard and complex risk business in accordance with the business plan, guidelines within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.
  • Develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
  • Provide oversight and support to achieve growth via quotes, management of renewals, policy maintenance, problem solving and relationship building with intermediaries.
  • There may be some travel to our key Broker Partners.
  • More information and the full job profile can be shared with applicants during the interview process. Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks.

    Benefits

  • ‘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
  • Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
  • 18 weeks’ gender‑equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
  • Voluntary super contributions and company matching
  • Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
  • A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services
  • Rewards & Recognition

  • 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our program
  • 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) 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 in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
  • Family Friendly Workplace accredited employer since 2021
  • Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Detail‑Oriented
  • Financial Advising
  • Financial Products
  • Insurance Underwriting
  • Intentional collaboration
  • Managing performance
  • Negotiation
  • Portfolio Management
  • Prioritization
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Application Instructions

    Application Close Date : 30 / 10 / : 59 PM

    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. We 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

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