Senior Underwriter, International Aviation

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney or Brisbane, can be flexible for the right person

• Type: Permanent, full time

• Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We have a rare opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our International Aviation business in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. As a Senior Underwriter, you will underwrite aviation business for the Asian, New Zealand and Pacific regions, in accordance with the business plan and to act as a business partner with assigned intermediaries and direct clients.

Your new role

A day in the role may look a bit like this:

• Underwrite aviation risks in accordance with defined limits of authority, organisational policy and underwriting strategy.

• Achieve underwriting results and profitable growth through new business and renewals, in accordance with plan/budget.

• Provide expertise on accessing opportunities for growth.

• Maintain and develop relationships with intermediaries, direct clients and aviation industry bodies.

• Represent QBE at client presentations and aviation industry functions.

• Provide technical and specialist product expertise.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of aviation risk factors, legislation and regulations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the underwriting, claims and administration teams.

About you

To be successful you will come from either an Aviation Insurance background or will have a solid working knowledge of the Aviation industry. You will also have:

• Extensive experience within insurance, relationship management or similar.

• General aviation market knowledge is essential.

• Reporting & analytical abilities including use of Microsoft Excel.

• Presentation & facilitation skills including use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

• Strong communication skills and a team focus.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or industry experience.

About QBE

We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!

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.

• Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.

• 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super.

• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching.

• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums.

• Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network.

• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners.

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following 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 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program as voted by graduates.

• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads).

• Family First accredited employer since 2021.

Apply now

APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

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 .

Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional Collaboration, Managing Performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Waterfall Project Management.

Application Close Date: 28/01/2025 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.