Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee
Underwriter - Workers Compensation
Location: Sydney or Canberra
Type: Permanent, full time
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity
We are currently looking for an Underwriter to join our Workers Compensation team.
As an Underwriter at QBE, you will be part of a successful and dynamic team spread across Australia, with the chance to grow and develop your insurance and underwriting career.
You will be responsible for running a profitable Workers Compensation portfolio, providing insights and expertise to your customers including underwriting and maintaining a renewal portfolio and recent business as well as responding to quotes.
You'll work closely with brokers, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders to provide high-quality underwriting service, technical support, and market-led solutions.
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
Underwrite new business and renewals in line with authority levels, guidelines, and appetite
Actively manage a Workers Compensation portfolio to achieve growth,



retention, and profitability targets
Monitor and comply with underwriting standards, processes, and legislative requirements
Deliver timely, well-reasoned underwriting decisions and solutions
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and business partners
Provide technical support and collaborate with Assistant Underwriters
Contribute to underwriting service delivery, process improvement, and innovation
Foster a positive, collaborative team workplace
About You
Experience in underwriting, ideally within Workers Compensation or casualty lines
Background in insurance sales and/or the broader insurance industry
Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and portfolio management
Ability to build trusted relationships with brokers and stakeholders
Sound decision-making, problem-solving, and communication 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
Rewards & Recognition
**** 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 **** for medium sized program as voted by graduates
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
Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Business Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 12/08/2026 11:59 PM
Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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📌 Underwriter, Workers Compensation (New South Wales)
🏢 Qbe Insurance
📍 New South Wales