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Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Location- Perth/AdelaidePermanent Full-time roleHybrid working, happy to talk flexible workingThe opportunity This role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting portfolios in the region which encompasses Motor Fleet Business underwritten in WA, SA, NT and Tasmania, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves leading a team of underwriters, underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice.
Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions.
Your new role As the Underwriting manager, Motor Fleet team, you will work closely with the Head of Fleet to oversee our motor fleet insurance portfolio, lead a team of professionals, and develop strategic initiatives to expand our client base. You will play a critical role in managing relationships with clients, brokers, and key stakeholders while ensuring operational excellence in underwriting and claims management.
Responsibilities include: Build strong relationships with brokers and clients, and drive growth in the motor fleet insurance sector.Develop and implement strategies to enhance our market presence and achieve business objectives.Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.Strong understanding of fleet risk assessment, underwriting principles, claims handling, and policy structuring.About you With proven experience in the insurance industry, particularly in motor fleet insurance, you will have demonstrated strong leadership skills by successfully managing and motivating teams. Ability to generate new business and grow a portfolio, complemented by excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. You will possess strong analytical skills to assess risks and make data-driven decisions. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you will consistently drive results and contribute to the success of QBE.
You will have: Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain long-term client partnerships.Ability to identify market trends, competitive opportunities, and potential partnerships to drive business expansion.Strong decision-making skills with the ability to delegate effectively and manage team performance.Ability to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to ensure business success.Extensive experience in the insurance industry, particularly in motor fleet insurance or related commercial vehicle insurance.About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
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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.Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super.The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching.Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums.Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network.Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners.Rewards & Recognition We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice.2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards.Platinum employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion.Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates.Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads).Family Friendly Accredited employer since 2021.Winner Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2023.Winner Organisational Development category at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2022.Apply now!! APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
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 accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at ******.
Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Insurance Claims Management, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.
Application Close Date: 11/04/2025 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.
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