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Primary Details Time Type : Full time Worker Type : Employee Location : Sydney / Melbourne Type : Permanent opportunity 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. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of market nuances, regulations, strategic development, underwriting and risk management to ensure profitability while building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers. 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. The successful candidate will oversee product development, underwriting and risk management across key financial lines. You will Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Financial Lines division ensuring alignment with QBEs objectives. Lead a team of underwriters and specialists fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth whilst acting as a senior leader through entrepreneurial spirit and engagement. Drive profitable growth by identifying new business opportunities and optimising the existing portfolio 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 and collaborate with internal stakeholders including actuarial, claims and legal teams to optimise product offerings and risk management. Lead adjust to and plan for financial performance, understanding P&L and Balance Sheets and ensuring financial targets are managed and led. 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. Having strong leadership skills will be crucial for team management and performance enhancement. Qualifications A proven track record in Financial Lines insurance with substantial 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. About QBE We can never really predict whats around the corner but QBE is asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future, helping those around us build strength and embrace change to our international insurer is building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. Our people are at the centre of our success. Were proud to work together and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries we are big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are downtoearth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment, what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE lets make it happen! Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life regardless of 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. Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice. 18 weeks genderequal flexible leave for all new parents including paid super. Voluntary super contributions and company matching Income protection insurance & reimbursed death and total permanent disability insurance premiums. A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services. Rewards & Recognition 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards. 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) 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. Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates. Family Friendly Workplace accredited employer since 2021. Apply now 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. Skills Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership. Application Close Date : 14 / 10 / 2025 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. 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 access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at ... #J-18808-Ljbffr