Europe-Jobs in Großbritannien

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 previous portfolio management experience of at least 5 years.

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 could 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 delivery of the plan.
• Ensure the team’s awareness of the business plan and its context, to enable appropriate decision-making.
• Participate in all 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, instructions, and best practices to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
• Act as a technical expert to support issue identification and opportunity recognition within your area of expertise.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners, and colleagues.
• Understand and monitor market dynamics and cycles to drive business performance.
• Continuously develop technical expertise through relevant learning activities.
• Underwrite treaty risks according to the business plan and personal authority, including negotiating rates, terms, and conditions, and ensuring compliance and contribution to business objectives.
• Support credit control processes for payment collection.
• Contribute to portfolio review and analysis to track progress towards business goals.
• Ensure accurate and prompt recording of entries on EO systems for underwriting and exposure data.
• Participate in aggregate management and peer review processes to foster excellence.
• Manage team resources to meet business requirements.
• Motivate and develop the team with effective leadership and management practices.
• Manage performance fairly and according to established processes.

About you:

• Extensive experience in the reinsurance industry with deep knowledge of Property and Casualty lines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, achieve targets, and meet deadlines.
• Strong technical expertise in Non-Life Treaty Reinsurance, with negotiation skills for complex treaty structures.
• Stakeholder management skills at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven leadership and team engagement capabilities.
• Fluent in German and English.

Why QBE? At My Best

We aim to make our people feel rewarded and inspired, offering flexibility and support through our wellbeing initiatives and benefits. Our culture is built on our QBE DNA, supporting our people to perform at their best.

QBE is a global reinsurer committed to becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner, helping build a resilient future.

We promote a fair and inclusive workplace, with flexible working options and partnerships with organizations like Stonewall and Working Families. Learn more on our Flex QBE page.

With over 13,000 employees across 27 countries, we are impactful yet personable, passionate, and down-to-earth.

Discover more about working at QBE on our careers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

We support our employees’ personal and professional lives with benefits and flexibility that matter most to them.

QBE Awards

We are proud of our awards, including:

• AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 - Network Management of the Year
• Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024 - Rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
• UK IT Industry Awards 2023 - Green Technology Innovation of the Year
• Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 - Parental Policies Award
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023 - Rated as a 5-Star Employer

See all our awards here.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We partner with Stonewall, Working Families, and adhere to initiatives like the Women in Finance Charter, UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, and Race at Work charter. More details on our Careers page.

Accessibility

We promote an accessible workplace and support candidates requiring accommodations during recruitment. Please inform your Talent Acquisition contact if needed.

ESG & Sustainability

We integrate sustainability into our business, focusing on an orderly transition to a net-zero economy, a resilient workforce, and sustainable growth through innovative solutions. Learn more on our Sustainability homepage and our latest Sustainability Report.

What next? If you’re passionate about contributing to QBE’s vision, apply now by submitting your CV and relevant documents. Our Talent Acquisition team will contact you if you meet the role requirements.

Join us and help shape a resilient future!

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:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with relevant legislation.