Underwriter - Commercial Property

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

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• Location: Adelaide, SA

• Permanent position, full-time hours

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Underwriter – Commercial Property with strong Industrial Special Risks (ISR) capability to help us deliver sustainable profit and growth. You’ll underwrite ISR Property business in line with the business plan, underwriting guidelines and service standards, while managing both new business and a renewal portfolio. You’ll also play a key role in building and maintaining broker relationships and applying your technical expertise.

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'll work within a geographically distributed Commercial Underwriting team, taking ownership of an Adelaide based broker panel and managing your own renewal portfolio. The role combines portfolio management, broker engagement and local market activity to support retention, new business and profitable growth.

• Underwrite new business, renewals and policy servicing within agreed guidelines and delegated authority.
• Manage an Adelaide broker-based panel, providing timely quotes, terms and responsive underwriting support.
• Build strong broker and business partner relationships through regular engagement across the local market.
• Support retention and profitable new business growth across the commercial property portfolio.
• Maintain accurate underwriting administration, audit records and compliance with internal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and internal stakeholders across the broader Commercial Underwriting team.

About You

You're an experienced insurance professional who can work independently while staying connected to a geographically distributed team. You bring a practical, relationship-focused approach, sound underwriting judgement and confidence engaging with brokers in the Adelaide market.

You'll also have:

• Underwriting experience within ISR or commercial property insurance.
• Alternatively, relevant underwriting experience across SME or business pack products.
• Strong broker relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to assess risk, make sound decisions and work within underwriting authority.
• Strong organisation, communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel locally to meet with brokers and business partners.

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.

Rewards & 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:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Policy Development, Prioritization, Risk Management

Application Close Date: 21/10/2026 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.