Primary Details
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee
Underwriter - Workers Compensation
Location: Sydney or CanberraType: Permanent, full timeHybrid 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 energetic team spread across Australia, with the opportunity 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 new 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.
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 UnderwritersContribute to underwriting service delivery, process improvement, and innovation
Foster a positive, collaborative team environment
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
We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: **** 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
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 Management
Application Close Date: 12/08/2026 11:59 PM
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.
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📌 Underwriter, Workers Compensation (New South Wales)
🏢 Qbe Insurance
📍 New South Wales