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QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney. We employ over 13,000 people in 27 countries.

Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

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QBE Insurance

• Lead multi product underwriting teams across a large national portfolio
• Accountability for underwriting quality, performance and profitability
• Execute underwriting strategy aligned to business plans and risk appetite
• Champion the specific needs of Elders
• Analysing underwriting performance data, identify trends, and implementing improvements
• Driv ing the integrity of the underwriting process by adhering to standards and regulatory requirements
• Mentor ing and managing a team of talented underwriters
• Foster a high-performance culture, providing ongoing training, and supporting professional development

Director of Underwriting

Head of Underwriting for Elders Insurance, leading teams for underwriting across Australia in a national portfolio. Responsible for quality, performance, and profitability while fostering a high-performance culture.

• Manage EIUA’s Farm portfolio to lead the attainment of underwriting results for new and existing business
• Develop, deliver, and drive an effective and profitable product strategy
• Implement and maintain risk control, underwriting, and systems and procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry codes, and company policies
• Manage the risk acceptance process within the delegation of authority and underwriting philosophy
• Oversee the development of new/tailored products and systems to meet customer needs and respond to changes
• Maintain proper, adequate, and effective underwriting risk records
• Establish and implement underwriting authorities, roles, and responsibilities
• Lead by example within the team, contributing to a high-performance culture

Head of Underwriting, Farm

Head of Underwriting for Elders Insurance Underwriting Agency focusing on farm segment growth and compliance. Overseeing product development and managing underwriting results with a leadership role.

CFC is a global insurance company offering specialist insurance products to over 130,000 businesses. CFC provides a wide range of insurance coverages, including cyber insurance, environmental liability, intellectual property protection, management liability, medical malpractice, product recall, professional liability, property and casualty, terrorism, and transaction liability. They focus on emerging and technology-based risks, offering innovative solutions for digital healthcare, fintech, media, and entertainment, as well as manufacturing and more. CFC is recognized for proactive cyber security protection and market-leading cyber incident response solutions.

CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today’s most critical business risks.

Headquartered in London with offices in New York, San Francisco, Austin, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 900 employees and is trusted by more than 150,000 businesses in 90 countries.

• Support renewals, new business, and policy documentation
• Prepare pre-renewal and underwriting quotes
• Process policy endorsements and manage cancellations
• Assist in maintaining broker relationships by ensuring timely and professional communication
• Maintain shared inbox and accurate records across systems and escalate queries as needed
• Support the preparation of quote documentation, proposals, and renewal presentations


Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant in Melbourne supporting the underwriting team and managing day-to-day operations for the Casualty portfolio at CFC.

Zurich Insurance is a global insurance and risk-management company offering a broad range of products and services including commercial and personal property & casualty insurance, life and critical-illness cover, pensions and retirement solutions, savings and investment products, claims and risk advisory, and specialty offerings such as microinsurance and travel coverage. The company also runs investment funds, sustainability and climate-focused initiatives, innovation and technology programs, and a foundation for community and environmental projects. Zurich serves both individual consumers and corporate clients across many countries, emphasizing governance, ESG reporting, digital innovation, and resilience.

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets.

With about 60,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, and life insurance products and services in more than 210 countries and territories. Zurich’s customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. The Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872.

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Zurich Insurance

• Lead a team of Motor Fleet Underwriters to drive profitable portfolio growth
• Oversee underwriting decisions across new business and renewals in a fast-moving market
• Build strong relationships with brokers, customers, and internal teams to enhance service delivery
• Provide technical leadership to support capability uplift and continuous development
• Monitor portfolio trends and identify opportunities for optimisation
• Advocate for process improvements and digital innovation across the motor fleet portfolio

Motor Underwriting Manager

Motor Fleet Underwriting Manager at Zurich, leading a team to drive profitable growth in motor underwriting. Advocating for digital innovation and strong broker relationships in a fast-paced environment.

• Set and execute the underwriting strategy for the Farm portfolio, balancing growth, profitability, and risk appetite.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of high performing underwriters, embedding strong leadership behaviours and underwriting discipline.
• Act as a key referral point, underwriting complex new business and supporting agents with pricing, risk assessment, and policy interpretation.
• Provide expert technical guidance across Farm Package insurance, including property, livestock, liability, and related farm risks.
• Develop, maintain, and uplift underwriting guidelines and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a national agent network, applying technical expertise to support portfolio performance, operational objectives, and the successful delivery of change initiatives, including platform modernisation.

Underwriting Manager – Farm

Underwriting Manager leading strategic and operational initiatives for Farm Insurance at QBE. Providing expert guidance and developing high-performing underwriting teams.

Marsh McLennan is a leading professional services firm that operates in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. With over 85,000 employees worldwide, the company encompasses four main businesses: Marsh, offering insurance broking and risk management; Guy Carpenter, providing reinsurance and capital strategies; Mercer, specializing in health, wealth, and career consulting; and Oliver Wyman, focusing on strategy, economic, and brand consulting. Marsh McLennan is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, empowering its employees, and delivering innovative solutions to clients globally.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.

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Marsh McLennan

• Lead and manage the underwriting department
• Drive technical and process development
• Oversee insurer audits, compliance, and risk management
• Lead strategic projects including TOM implementation
• Develop talent within the team

Head of Underwriting Operations

Lead of Underwriting Operations at Marsh overseeing underwriting department and related strategy. Enhancing operational standards, delivering projects, and developing team talent in a hybrid role.

• Manage and service the **existing Financial Lines portfolio** alongside senior underwriters
• Provide **exceptional customer service** to brokers and internal stakeholders
• Conduct **regular portfolio reviews** to monitor performance and profitability
• Stay informed of **industry developments** and market trends
• Ensure compliance with **legislation, insurer guidelines**, and company policies
• Attend **industry functions** and networking events as required


Assistant Underwriter supporting the Financial Lines team at CFC. Managing renewals and engaging with brokers in Brisbane.

• Manage and service the existing Financial Lines portfolio alongside senior underwriters
• Provide exceptional customer service to brokers and internal stakeholders
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews to monitor performance and profitability
• Stay informed of industry developments and market trends
• Ensure compliance with legislation, insurer guidelines, and company policies
• Attend industry functions and networking events as required

Assistant Underwriter supporting the Financial Lines team at CFC. Managing portfolio renewals and ensuring compliance with industry regulations in a hybrid role.

Hybrid Underwriters roles in Australia

Browse 8 hybrid underwriters roles hiring in Australia plus related opportunities such as risk, financial planning and analysis, insurance and business analyst.

8 jobs found

Director of Underwriting

QBE Insurance

Head of Underwriting, Farm

QBE Insurance

Underwriting Assistant

CFC

Motor Underwriting Manager

Zurich Insurance

Underwriting Manager – Farm

QBE Insurance

Head of Underwriting Operations

Marsh McLennan

Underwriting Assistant

CFC

Underwriting Assistant

CFC