HDI Global in Australia is represented by HDI Global SE, Australia and HDI Global Specialty SE – Australia Both companies are headquartered in Sydney with Branch offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Our team of local and empowered underwriting experts in Australia provide a commercial and flexible underwriting approach, which allows us to consider innovative ideas across all lines of our general insurance business, distribution channels and markets.
HDI Global SE is Germany’s leading industrial insurer and has been servicing German and European companies in Australia and New Zealand since 1995. As an industrial lines insurer, HDI Global SE meets the needs of SMEs, industrial companies and corporate customers with insurance solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements for Property, Construction, Casualty, Accident & Health, Marine, Cyber and Motor Fleet risk. The company also has operations in more than 175 countries through foreign branch offices, subsidiary companies, and network partners.
HDI Global Specialty SE is wholly owned by HDI Global, being a strong and established player in the insurance market. By housing the specialty activities of the Talanx Group in HDI Global Specialty SE (HSAB), we have created an excellent platform for putting together cross-business segment expertise and network reach.
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Graduate Underwriter - Melbourne
Why HDI?
Global Exposure: With operations in over 175 countries, HDI provides a truly global experience, offering local policies for seamless coverage worldwide.
Industry Leadership: As part of the Talanx Group, HDI manages the Industrial Lines Division and is recognised for financial strength with an A+ Outlook Stable rating from Standard & Poor's
Dynamic Growth: Our commitment to Australasia is evident through expanding our customised insurance and risk management solutions to corporate clients in the Pacific Region.
Graduate Program Overview
Are you a recent graduate in business, commerce, or economics? HDI is offering a 2-year graduate program starting in April 2026, designed to kick start your future in the insurance industry. Join our office in Melbourne and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating innovative solutions for global customers.
What you’ll experience
Mentorship: Have a dedicated mentor and work closely with experienced industry leaders who will guide you through your professional journey.
Training Ground: Join a high-performance team of seasoned underwriters and claims professionals in a multinational culture, gaining hands-on experience in industrial insurance.
Business Development Projects: Contribute to exciting projects that drive the growth of our organisation and enhance your skills.
Rotate through key underwriting and related teams
Work on real risks with real clients and brokers
Learn how commercial decisions are made — not just theory
Contribute to projects improving how we work, including data-driven and AI-enabled decision making
Build strong relationships across underwriting, claims and the wider business as well as external brokers and clients.
Your Path to Success
Education and Training: Benefit from ongoing education, training, and study assistance to ensure continuous growth.
Qualifications
Australian citizen or resident.
Recent graduate (within the last 24 months) in business, commerce, or economics
If you're ready to embark on a challenging yet rewarding career, apply now to be part of HDI’s Graduate Program. Join us in shaping the future of industrial insurance.
Benefits:
HDI offers a values-based dynamic working environment, a flexible approach to work, and a learning framework to support your continued development.
This is a great opportunity to pursue your career within an established international insurance company with scope for career development long term. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future.
If you would like to become a member of the HDI team, please click on the apply now button.
HDI Global SE – Your Trusted Partner in Transformation
Companies in the trading, manufacturing, and service industries need a reliable insurance partner. For over a century, HDI Global SE has been a leading insurer, offering a broad and needs-based range of solutions and services tailored to clients worldwide.
As the flagship company of the Corporate & Specialty Division of Talanx Group, HDI Global SE is a one-stop shop for innovative and bespoke insurance solutions. We precisely tailor our coverage to the operational risks of SMEs, larger companies, middle market and corporate clients. Thus, ensuring comprehensive risk management that not only prevents or mitigates potential losses but also delivers professional and efficient claims handling.
Headquartered in Hannover, Germany, HDI Global SE holds 27 own entities worldwide with a dedicated team of more than 5,000 employees, generating more than three quarters of its premium volume internationally.
Our expertise extends across a wide range of specialty and corporate insurance solutions. Our specialty solutions include both single risk and managing general agency business, ensuring tailored support for unique and challenging risks.
With a strong international network covering more than 175 countries through HDI branch offices, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and network partners as well as specialist teams, we lead roughly 5,300 International Programmes for multinational clients and deliver swift, informed responses to meet the evolving needs of businesses worldwide.
