Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Melbourne
• Type: Permanent, full time
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong expertise in financial lines and leadership skills, backed by proven experience in the insurance industry. Reporting to the Head of Financial Lines, you will lead a team of Underwriters and will take overall responsibility for the Financial Lines business in VIC/TAS.

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

This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance our portfolio, drive profitability, and strengthen client relationships. As Financial Lines Underwriting Manager you will oversee product development, underwriting, and risk management across key financial lines.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Financial Lines division, ensuring alignment with QBE’s objectives
• Lead a team of underwriters and specialists, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth
• Drive profitable growth by identifying new business opportunities and optimising the existing portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and industry partners to enhance market presence
• Oversee underwriting guidelines, risk assessment, and pricing strategies to ensure sustainable profitability
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to keep the company ahead of market developments
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including actuarial, claims, and legal teams, to optimise product offerings and risk management

About you

You will have a unique combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and robust leadership abilities to effectively manage and expand the financial lines insurance business. You will possess a profound knowledge of underwriting, risk management, and market trends to evaluate and mitigate complex financial risks.

Other key attributes will include:

• A proven track record in Financial Lines insurance, with underwriting, broking, or risk management experience
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talent
• Deep understanding of financial lines products, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• A strategic thinker with the ability to drive innovation and business 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
• 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 [email protected]

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Management, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Product Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership

Application Close Date: 21/06/2026 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.