Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
• Type: Permanent, full time x 2
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We’re growing our Cyber capability and are looking for two Underwriters to join our newly formed Cyber team. Reporting to the Cyber Product Lead, these new roles offer a rare opportunity to get in at the ground level of a fast‑growing global Cyber business, with strong scope for learning, development and long‑term career progression.

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 life of a Cyber Underwriter may look a bit like this:

• Develop an understanding of cyber market dynamics to enhance business performance
• Develop and improve a strong knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organisational guidelines
• Actively manage renewal portfolio and new business targets
• Underwrite insurance risks to meet business objectives, including negotiating terms and compliance
• Build relationships with our brokers and actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets
• Regular attendance at external market events and through leadership seminars
• Monitor, review and comply with all underwriting standards, procedures and processes

About you

To be successful as a Cyber Underwriter you will ideally have an established track record in Cyber Insurance or Financial Lines, or have a keen interest in the Cyber market.

Key attributes will include:

• A working knowledge of Underwriting and Insurance will be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Desire to grow/develop a career with a global insurer
• Great team player, with the ability to also work autonomously and independently
• Strong stakeholder engagement and networking skills

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
• Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services

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
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.

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

QBE recognise 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, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Underwriting, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Underwriting AnalysisApplication Close Date: 17/04/2026 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.