Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

• Location: Perth, WA
• Type: Permanent opportunity
• Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

Are you an experienced fleet underwriter ready to take on complex and high-value portfolios? As a Senior Motor Fleet Underwriter, you will help shape the future of our motor fleet business. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-value fleet underwriting cases across Australia.

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:

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

• Contribute to underwriting strategy and planning by participating in team and national discussions, making informed decisions, and sharing best practices to support operational goals.
• Underwrite complex motor fleet risks within delegated authority, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, while continuously improving underwriting processes.
• Manage key portfolios and accounts, deliver timely decisions, and build strong relationships with intermediaries, customers, and internal stakeholders to enhance satisfaction and collaboration.
• Drive technical performance by achieving underwriting targets, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining deep knowledge of market trends, legislation, and underwriting systems.
• Provide coaching and technical support to team members, helping develop their expertise and ensuring consistent, high-quality service and profitable portfolio outcomes.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify adverse trends, and collaborate with specialist underwriters and managers to implement corrective actions and maintain strong loss ratios.

About you

You will be a seasoned insurance professional with proven experience in fleet underwriting, capable of handling complex and high-value quotes and renewals. This is a technical, senior level role that demands deep expertise in commercial motor insurance.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Confidence in assessing and underwriting large, complex motor fleet risks within delegated authority, applying sound judgment and technical expertise.
• Skilled in navigating intricate policy structures and making informed decisions that balance risk and profitability.
• Experienced in managing renewals and portfolio performance, with a strong focus on achieving underwriting targets and maintaining healthy loss ratios.
• Effective in collaborating with internal underwriters and brokers, offering strategic input and technical support to drive business outcomes.
• Solid insurance background with proven experience in motor fleet underwriting and demonstrate deep knowledge of commercial motor products and market dynamics.
• Possess excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team.

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.

Awards & 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, Detail-Oriented, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 04/02/2026 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.