Multinational - Liability Underwriter

• Location: Melbourne (preferred, open to other locations)
• Type: Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Multinational- Liability Underwriter, to join our Commercial Underwriting Division. Your primary focus in this role will see you providing underwriting and technical support to enable the Underwriting Team to develop a profitable portfolio and deliver an excellent level of service to our customers.

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

You will work collaboratively within a team environment, with broad development opportunities, to ensure profitable growth by performing quotes, renewals, policy maintenance, problem solving and relationship building with intermediaries.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Contribute to meetings by sharing strategy, knowledge, and multinational best‑practice while adhering to regulatory and risk requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and customers to reinforce QBE’s position as a consistent and innovative risk partner.
• Collaborate with regional teams to deliver cross‑class client solutions and enhance engagement.
• Cultivate relationships with major trading partners, intermediaries, and customers through regular meetings.
• Underwrite new business and renewals, providing timely, accurate quotes and maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
• Manage underwriting administration, including file management, pricing tools, endorsements, and risk‑survey recommendations.

About you

You are a Liability Underwriter or Insurance Broker with some experience within the market who prides themselves on the relationships they build.

You will have:

• Proven experience in underwriting General Liability or Broking in the current market and knowledge of insurance industry.
• Excellent customer service and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated adherence to underwriting standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate successful growth of profitable business, through new business and renewal growth
• Demonstrated maturity to manage outcomes to complex risks and communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail

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 [email protected]. 

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How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.