Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeResponsible for underwriting activities and P&L responsibility of the various products (i.e. Marine, Property and Engineering products, Financial Lines and Liability, Accident and Health, Motor, Workers Compensation, SME and Home etc.) and managing a team of product specialists that support all channels (agency, direct, local brokers and MTP).

Role Highlights

• Singapore based role with hybrid working
• Contribute to the development and implementation of channel strategic plans
• Happy to talk flexible working
  

The Opportunity

Excited about responsible for underwriting activities and P&L responsibility of marine products and work with a team of product specialists that support all channels (agency, direct, local brokers and MTP)?

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 will be involved in providing senior technical and specialist product expertise to intermediary/clients on the range of products offered.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for underwriting activities and P&L responsibility of Marine products

• Responsible for managing a team of product specialists that support all channels (agency, direct, local brokers and MTP)

• Responsible for managing UW relationship with intermediaries and business partners in the area of underwriting service delivery, product development and innovation.

• Responsible for managing overall business relationship with MTPs and brokers in the area of GWP growth.

• Ensure the ongoing technical development of underwriters in line with staff development plans and ideal DAL state.

• Ensure the team’s awareness of the business plan and it’s context, to be able to make decisions appropriately

• Apply the reinsurance strategy in order to safeguard the portfolio

• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency

• Provide technical expert support to the identification of issues and opportunities within area of Expertise

• Demonstrate understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to drive and enhance business performance

• Assist in managing resources across the team to ensure business requirements are achieved

• Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximize brand leverage

• Contribute to the development of the team’s business plan in order to maximize productivity and performance

• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximize influence and achieve business objectives

• Underwrite complex insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives, including Negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business; compliance of production and issue of contract certainty documentation ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines ensuring contribution to the business plan and objectives, and support credit control in payment collection

• Act as a role model and demonstrate good leadership behaviors

• Support the divisional underwriting function to actively manage talent (attract, recruit, develop and retain) to build people capability for the future (succession planning)

About You

We are looking for a passionate professional with an appreciation for risk, stakeholder management and a strong track record of managing projects and delivering impactful work.

You will also have:

• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Relationship management and communication skills
• Analytical and research skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data use for decision-making
• Commercial acumen

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:

🌟 Flex and hybrid working options

🏡 Work from home policy

👨‍👩‍👧 Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave

🧘‍♀️ Well-being programs

💰 Pensions

🩺 Medical benefits

🌍 Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

👪 On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves)

📚 Study leave

💍 Marriage leave

🎁 Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences

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
• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice

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.

Your career. At the heart of it.

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 Model

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.