Assistant Underwriter - Property & Package

QBE; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join their Property & Package team in London. The role involves underwriting business, supporting the Underwriting team, and developing stakeholder relationships. With hybrid working options, this position offers a great opportunity for career progression in underwriting.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year

Flexible working options

Pension with 10% employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Short-term remote work abroad

Sustainable investing

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within an underwriting support role, ideally in Property or Casualty.
• Highly organized with good analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite business in accordance with the business plan.
• Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders.
• Support the review and analysis of the portfolio.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Decision Making

Risk Management

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee

Assistant Underwriter - Property & Package

Location: London with hybrid working

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter to join our South East Property & Package team based at our Fenchurch Street offices in London, with hybrid working available.

The Assistant Underwriter will underwrite business and support the Underwriting team in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority. With full support and training from experienced colleagues, this is a great opportunity to progress your underwriting career!

Your New Role

1. Underwrite business in accordance with the business plan and within our UK and European business.
2. Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
3. Contribute to the recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice.
4. Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners, and colleagues to increase market exposure.
5. Develop knowledge of market dynamics and cycles to support business performance.
6. Underwrite insurance risks to meet business objectives, including negotiating rates, terms, and conditions for existing and new business, ensuring production and issue of contract certainty documentation, and supporting credit control in payment collection.
7. Support the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress towards business objectives.

About you

• Experience within an underwriting support role, ideally in Property or Casualty.
• Highly organized with good analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills – demonstrates tenacity in handling and resolving queries.
• Intermediate understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships.
• Flexible approach and ability to recognize and adapt to changing business requirements.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. That’s why we have created “At My Best”: our way of showing we have your back. We understand that priorities can change depending on your life stage, so our wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Our culture, our QBE DNA, underpins everything we do to support our people.

We’re an international insurer building momentum towards our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We ask the right questions to enable a more resilient future—helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to create a fair and inclusive workplace. We have adopted flexible working policies across the company and welcome conversations about flexible arrangements (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).

With over 13,000 employees across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make an impact but small enough to provide a friendly, down-to-earth, passionate, and kind workplace.

Learn more about why you should work for QBE on our careers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

We offer benefits to support your personal and professional life, including:

• 30 days holiday a year, with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working options, including part-time, job share, and compressed hours.
• Pension: automatic enrollment into the QBE pension plan with 10% employer contributions.
• Private medical insurance: fully funded coverage for you and your family.
• Family-friendly policies: 26 weeks of full pay leave, regardless of gender identity or how you become a parent.
• Short-term remote work abroad: up to 20 days per year from certain locations.
• Sustainable investing: supporting our net-zero goals through green investments.
• Cycle-to-Work: bike and accessories up to £5,000.

Visit our Reward Page for more details.

QBE Awards

We’re 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 Employee

View all awards here.

Inclusion & Diversity

We strive for an inclusive workplace and are committed to diversity. We partner with organizations like Stonewall and Working Families, and support initiatives like the Women in Finance Charter, UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, and Race at Work charter. More info on our Careers Page.

Accessibility

We support candidates requiring accommodations during recruitment. Please inform your Talent Acquisition contact.

ESG & Sustainability

We embed sustainability into our business, focusing on a just transition to a net-zero economy, a sustainable workforce, and innovative solutions. For more, visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest report.

What next?

If you’re passionate about contributing to QBE’s vision, apply now! Click the “apply” button to submit your CV. Our Talent Acquisition team will contact you if you meet the role requirements.

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

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Collaboration, Managing Performance, Negotiation, Policy Development, Prioritization, Risk Management

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer complying with applicable legislation.