Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe purpose of this role is to strategically manage and develop a profitable portfolio of insurance products in alignment with the business plan. This involves providing leadership in product strategy, pricing, and portfolio management, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role also includes driving profitable growth, managing resources effectively, and overseeing the country's P&L for designated business lines within the organisation.

Role Highlights

• Hong Kong, Hybrid and permanent role

• You'll play a pivotal part in identifying new business opportunities, guiding your team, and making a real impact on QBE's performance and reputation.

• Happy to talk flexible working

The Opportunity

• Are you ready to drive meaningful change and shape the future of a dynamic insurance portfolio?

• In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead business planning, foster team growth and strengthen key stakeholder relationships—all while ensuring high standards of underwriting and operational excellence.

• You'll play a pivotal part in identifying new business opportunities, guiding your team, and making a real impact on QBE's performance and reputation.

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

• Support the development of the annual business plan for the portfolio and ensure delivery of the plan

• Ensure the team's awareness of the business plan and its context, to make decisions appropriately

• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency

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

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

• Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through identifying and implementing appropriate development activities

• Underwrite insurance risks following the business plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives

• Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio, to identify new business development opportunities

• Work with the Portfolio Manager/ Commercial Manager/ Head of to provide direction and support when developing the team

• Manage performance fairly and in line with the performance process

About You

• Strong experience in developing, implementing and delivering business plans within a corporate insurance portfolio.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to foster team awareness and guide decision-making in line with business objectives.

• Comprehensive knowledge of underwriting standards and risk management practices, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues.

• In-depth understanding of market dynamics and cycles, with a track record of driving business performance and identifying new development opportunities.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and technical expertise, with the capacity to mentor and support team growth.

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

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• Qorus Reinvention Awards APAC 2025: Gold winner in the ESG category

• Digital Insurance Awards APAC: Digital Insurance - Insurer Leader 2025

• HKB Technology Excellence Awards: Automation - Insurance

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:

Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, New Business Development, Performance Management (PM), Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

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.