Careers

:: About QBE Insurance

QBE Insurance is one of Australia's largest general insurance and reinsurance Groups. Its growth nationally and internationally since its small beginnings in 1886 is the story of an institution that has played an important part in Australian commercial history.


QBE distinguishes itself from the other major Australian-based insurance organisations by focusing solely on General Insurance and Reinsurance and by conducting the majority of its business outside of Australia.


As at December 2007 the company has:

  • over 10,000 employees throughout 45 countries
  • annual gross written premium of just over AUD$12.4 billion
  • assets exceeding AUD$39.6 billion

:: Group Head Office

QBE's small global headquarters in Sydney provides the top level strategic and professional support for the business divisions around the world. Key functions include:


  • Leadership & management
  • Shareholder Services
  • Investments
  • Legal
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • Human Resources

:: Culture and Careers

QBE's focus is on security for its insureds and sustainable results for shareholders so it is natural that working with us has an emphasis on careers and not just jobs. Insurance is fundamentally a long-term, risk taking enterprise and QBE therefore rewards those who accept the challenges and grow the business whilst ensuring that shareholders are protected and rewarded.


:: Business Environment

Responsibility, independence and open thinking are encouraged within a structure revolving around small Group and divisional head offices, with decision making devolved to the areas best able to handle the issues involved.


Regions and business units are therefore given clear goals, guidelines and levels of authority within which to manage their businesses.


Employees are encouraged to develop their capabilities in accordance with their chosen career direction and the needs of the business. QBE strives to achieve employee satisfaction by:


  • Fostering an environment that enables and rewards learning
  • Providing opportunities to handle new challenges
  • Rewarding achievement of business goals

:: QBE Leadership

Business leaders are assessed and developed within the context of our "OPENUPQBE essential behaviours':


  • Open Thinking
  • Personal Impact
  • Entrustment
  • Networking
  • Utmost Integrity
  • Planning Perspective
  • Quality Customer Focus
  • Business Acumen
  • Entrepreneurship

:: Employment with QBE

Please follow the links below for more information on QBE employment opportunities within: