Assistant Underwriter

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Full-time, Permanent role
Hybrid work, 3 days in the office
Christchurch based role
The opportunity
We are looking for a switched-on administrator with insurance experience to join our team
Support our Underwriters in our Property, Motor and Liability team.
Flexible hybrid working environment, with a minimum 3 days in the office, following required training period.
Supportive team-leader, who will invest in your growth and development.
Your new role
You will be an integral member in the team, providing:
Insurance & administration support to the Underwriters and the team on insurance policies from new business, Mid Term Adjustments (MTAs), and renewals through to their cancellation or lapse.
Support for activities such as managing credit control, production of Certificates of Insurance & processing policies and schedules.
Develop good working relationships and ensuring timely communication with all internal customers and stakeholders.
Happy to chat flexible
More information and the full job profile can be shared with applicants during the interview process.
Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, an interview (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks
About you
You will enjoy being part of a team, making a difference to the business through your solid administration and customer service focus and:
Work well under pressure and use your initiative to make decisions quickly and concisely
Have experience in an administration role with a focus on attention to detail
Must have experience within insurance.
Good analytical, communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience with Excel & enjoy learning
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 enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 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.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!
www.qbe.com/nz/about-qbe/careers
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, trauma insurance & Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance
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
Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 201+ - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 201+ and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
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 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 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
recruitment@qbe.com
INTERNAL ADVERT:
Before submitting your application, please have a conversation with your People Leader or People Business Partner and note that internal references will be collected during the recruitment process.
We value your career growth and development, so we ask employees to remain in each role for at least 12 months.
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 recruitment@qbe.com
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
Application Close Date: 21/04/2025 11:5+ 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.