Overview
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Underwriter to join Elders Insurance in a role focused on Farm insurance. You will use your underwriting expertise to assess new business and renewals across rural and farm risks, while partnering closely with agency networks and stakeholders to support profitable growth. If you enjoy building strong relationships, delivering quality service and working in a fast‐paced environment where no two risks are the same, we would love to hear from you.
Your new role
* Underwrite new business and renewals across farm and rural insurance risks, delivering quotes in a timely and professional manner.
* Assess and evaluate property, liability and farm‐related exposures in line with underwriting standards to support sustainable portfolio growth.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with agency partners, customers and internal stakeholders across the Elders Insurance network.
* Ensure policy documentation, endorsements and underwriting decisions are accurate, compliant and aligned to product and legislative requirements.
* Apply sound judgement to referrals, pricing considerations and portfolio decisions while maintaining underwriting discipline.
* Contribute to team discussions, share market insights and support continuous improvement across farm underwriting practices.
About You
* Experience in underwriting, ideally with exposure to farm, rural or commercial insurance portfolios.
* Knowledge of Farm insurance products, including property and liability exposures, will be highly regarded.
* Ability to manage a varied portfolio, adapt to changing priorities and make balanced commercial decisions.
* Strong relationship‐building skills, with the confidence to work closely with agency partners and deliver responsive service.
* Solid understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment and policy documentation in a general insurance environment.
* Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build credibility with stakeholders across the business.
Core Skills
* Analytical Thinking
* Critical Thinking
* Customer Service
* Customer Value Management
* Decision Making
* Detail‐Oriented
* Financial Advising
* Insurance Underwriting
* Intentional collaboration
* Managing performance
* Negotiation
* Portfolio Management
* Prioritization
* Product Development
* Risk Management
Benefits
* '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
Required Conditions
Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
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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