Underwriting Associate, Retail & SME (6 months contract)

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Contingent WorkerThe purpose of this role is to support underwriters in evaluating Retail & Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) risks by managing inquiries, preparing underwriting data, liaising with intermediaries, and finalising transactions. The role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, both internally and externally, and conducting market research to provide insights to the team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist underwriters in underwriting Retail & Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) risks, including triaging inquiries and closing transactions.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines.
• Regularly collect, compile, and analyse market information to share with the team.
• Track, report, and analyse the team's referrals, backlogs, and productivity.
• Be the digital ambassador of the team.
• Maintain product, system, and process knowledge.
• Attend relevant product and skill courses for professional development.
• Develop good working relationships with external customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication with relevant stakeholders regarding queries.
• Maintain accurate data in systems and databases.

Work Experience:

Preferred Work Experience Includes:

• Some underwriting experience in insurance business.
• Relevant policy documentation handling experience.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Global Disclaimer:

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

Us Only Disclaimer:

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team ManagementApplication Close Date: 30/10/2025 11:59 PM

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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.