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06/01/2026

Underwriter, Mortgage Insurance

Job Description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to support underwriting activities, assist in managing a profitable business portfolio within specified insurance classes, under company guidelines and delegated authorities. This includes underwriting new business and renewals of high complexity and volume, while maintaining relationships with lenders.

Role Highlights

  • Hong Kong, Hybrid working, Permanent role

  • Happy to talk flexible working

The Opportunity

You will be underwriting new business and renewals of high complexity and volume, while maintaining relationships with lenders!

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:

  • Performs required underwriting procedures for mortgage loans

  • Assess and respond to exceptions of established credit criteria guidelines

  • Obtains and processes information related to the loan origination process

  • Maintains and updates credit and underwriting policies

  • Conducts periodic loan audits to ensure compliance with program guidelines

  • Monitor regional economic developments that could affect business and credit decisions

  • Compile and accurately report financial data as necessary

  • Provide customer service support to Managing Director

About You:

  • Credit approving experience with mortgage from a bank is a must

  • Degree holder

  • Knowledge and experience of the Mortgage Insurance Program (MIP) preferred

  • Strong analytical skills and clear communications

  • Excellent command of both written and spoken English

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:

Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Mortgage Lending, Negotiation, Policy Management, Portfolio Management, 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.


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QBE
QBE

We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.

 

Learn more about QBE Careers today.