Surety Underwriter

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Surety Underwriter. Terms and conditions vacancy

QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. We are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and are headquartered in Sydney.

QBE is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated underwriter in Surety who will be responsible for the ongoing development of new business relationships, maintenance and development of existing relationships with key business partners and be a prime contact point for new business enquiries. The role will also be responsible for the development and implementation of an effective marketing strategy for the main Surety Products and any new product lines, whilst, monitoring competitor activity to ensure QBE remains the preferred provider of Surety in the Australian Market.

Working at QBE, we recognise the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and support a range of flexible work arrangements to promote a better family/life/work balance.

We offer you a dynamic workplace culture, one that values and leverages the unique ideas, capabilities and experiences you bring irrespective of where you are in the world. We believe this strengthens our ability to deliver on our business goals, particularly as it relates to innovation, growth and our focus on customers.

The opportunity

• Achievement of new & renewal business budgets
• Portfolio Management & Development.
• Establishment of new facilities and security documentation.
• Assessing requested amendments to bond wordings in regard to the implications and acceptability to QBE and the Surety Reinsurance Program.
• Maintaining consistent and up to date assessment protocols in terms of the underwriting policies to maintain high credit standards.

What does success look like?

• Ability to source and close new business
• Ability to work under pressure and meet and deliver to tight deadlines individually and as part of a team 
• Ability to prioritise and display time management skills
• Analysis / problem solving skills
• Effective communication both written and spoken
• Demonstrated ability to developing employee capability

Benefits?

At QBE, you will be provided with a competitive remuneration structure and benefits, in an environment that offers support, and encourages career development and learning.

We offer a range of benefits and discounts including:

• Paid Parental leave (inclusive of paid superannuation during this time)
• Secondment opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid volunteer leave
• Purchased leave
• Product discounts
• Superannuation matching

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.

For more information, click the APPLY button to submit your details.

Applications Close Friday 3 August 2018