Senior Underwriter

QBE Europe; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global reinsurer seeks a Senior Non-Life Treaty Underwriter to lead and develop their P&C portfolio in the DACH region. The role involves strategic planning, complex underwriting, and stakeholder management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience, fluency in German, and a proven track record in reinsurance.

Leistungen

Flexible benefits tailored to life stage

Supportive, diverse, and innovative company culture

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Non-Life Treaty Reinsurance.
• Fluent in German and English with strong technical skills in negotiating complex treaties.
• Proven leadership in managing teams.

Aufgaben

• Support the development of the annual business plan for the portfolio.
• Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal requirements.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Thinking

Coaching for success

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Financial Advising

Influencing

Insurance Underwriting

Managing performance

Stakeholder Management

Jobbeschreibung

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

Are you passionate about working for one of the world’s largest insurance and reinsurance groups that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career?

Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE Re operates globally from hubs in London, New York, Brussels, Bermuda, Dublin, and Dubai, offering a broad suite of Non-Life and Life products to help our clients manage their risks.

The Opportunity:

We are hiring a Senior Non-Life Treaty Underwriter for our reinsurance business, with primary responsibility for the leadership and development of our P&C portfolio in the DACH region, among others.

We are looking for experienced candidates who are fluent in German, have a strong profile/track record in these markets, are well networked with key stakeholders, and have at least 5 years of portfolio management experience.

This is an exciting opportunity as QBE Re expands its global footprint and diversifies its portfolio.

We are open to discussing the location of hire and can accommodate the right candidate in Germany, Brussels, or Dublin.

Your New Role:

• Support the development of the annual business plan for the portfolio and ensure its delivery.
• Ensure the team’s awareness of the business plan and its context to facilitate appropriate decision-making.
• Participate in meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practices.
• Promote the department, division, and company to maximize brand leverage.
• Perform complex underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to underwriting standards and good practices to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
• Act as a technical expert to identify issues and opportunities within your area of expertise.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers, and colleagues.
• Understand market dynamics and cycles to drive business performance.
• Develop your technical knowledge through ongoing learning activities.
• Underwrite treaty risks in line with the business plan, including negotiating rates and terms, ensuring compliance, and supporting credit control.
• Analyze portfolio performance to meet business objectives.
• Ensure accurate and prompt data entry on EO systems for underwriting and exposure data.
• Manage resources effectively to meet business requirements.
• Motivate and develop your team, demonstrating strong leadership and performance management skills.

About you:

• Extensive experience in reinsurance, especially Property and Casualty lines.
• Ability to prioritize and meet targets and deadlines.
• Strong technical skills in Non-Life Treaty Reinsurance, including negotiating complex treaties.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven leadership in managing teams.
• Fluent in German and English.

Why QBE? At My Best

We want our people to feel rewarded and inspired. Our "At My Best" initiative supports your wellbeing with flexible benefits tailored to your life stage. Our culture is built on our QBE DNA, emphasizing support, diversity, and innovation.

As a global reinsurer, we aim to be the most consistent and innovative risk partner, asking the right questions to enable a resilient future.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible workplace. For accommodations during recruitment, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.

Our sustainability efforts focus on transitioning to a net-zero economy, building a resilient workforce, and partnering for sustainable growth. Learn more on our Sustainability homepage and in our latest report.

What next?

If you are passionate about contributing to our vision, apply now! Submit your CV and relevant documents by clicking the "apply" button. Our Talent Acquisition team will contact you if you meet the role's requirements.

This could be your moment—what if it’s yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

Click "Apply" and follow the steps to submit your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable legislation.