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Underwriting Associate, Workers Compensation

9/80 ScheduleHybrid · Singapore, Singapore

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to support liability underwriters in preparing quotes, reviewing plan changes and amendments, support underwriters in assessing and managing insurance risks, and liaising with intermediaries. The role involves working closely with supervision to develop knowledge and skills in underwriting principles and operations.

Role Highlights

  • Singapore, Full Time

  • The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of specific business strategies by contributing to business development and growth through cultivating relationships with designated clients and making informed underwriting decisions to enhance the profitability of the portfolio

  • Happy to talk flexible working

The Opportunity

Key responsibilities involve generating new business, retaining renewals, and ensuring the overall profitability of the designated book of business.

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

  • Assist underwriters in preparing quotes and documentation.

  • Provide basic interpretation and advice on underwriting policies and procedures to team members.

  • Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance in relevant systems and databases.

  • Maintain records of team referrals, backlogs, and productivity metrics, contributing to reporting efforts.

  • Support the build upon product, system and process knowledge.

  • Review the recommendations made based on QBE's appetite, pricing, coverage, and conditions of new business.

About You

  • Support the management of an assigned book of business under the supervision of a Senior Associate and Underwriter.

  • Provide a timely and professional level of service to internal and external customers.

  • Consistently adhere to underwriting compliance with business and regulatory requirements.

  • Support the execution of timely and efficient underwriting activities by following established guidelines

Qualifications:

Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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

Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

Qorus Reinvention Awards APAC 2025: Gold winner in the ESG category

Digital Insurance Awards APAC: Digital Insurance - Insurer Leader 2025

HKB Technology Excellence Awards: Automation - Insurance

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.

Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills:

Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Pricing Strategies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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.