Assistant Underwriter, QPS

QBE Europe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance company in London is seeking an experienced Assistant Underwriter to support underwriting processes and develop new business opportunities. This hybrid role requires strong communication and analytical skills to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring profitability and compliance with legal standards. You will work on diverse product lines in a collaborative environment as the company continues its growth momentum.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year with option to buy additional days

10% employer contributions to pension plan

Short-term remote work from abroad options

Qualifications

• Previous underwriting experience within the general insurance market.
• Ability to build rapport with stakeholders.
• Strong data analysis skills for actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze the portfolio for profitability.
• Develop new business opportunities in the London market.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders on underwriting decisions.
• Ensure accuracy in underwriting data entry.
• Participate in strategy meetings to share best practices.
• Perform underwriting activities that meet legal requirements.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee

Role Highlights

• Location: London
• Type: Permanent, full time
• Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working

The Opportunity

We are increasing our QPS (QBE Portfolio Solutions) offerings, hiring several roles based out of our London offices with flexible working available. Covering both Lloyd’s and syndicate business our book of delegated business operating across a number of product lines on an international scale. With classes of business including Property, Financial Lines, Casualty, Marine and Energy this is the fastest growing division within QBE International.

We have a newly created role for an Assistant Underwriter to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity to work closely with multiple departments across QBE, with full exposure across the underwriting lifecycle. Partnering with brokers you will be involved in deciding on contracts and premiums for large, technical lines of business whilst developing new opportunities to further grow our existing portfolio.

This role is very relationship driven, both internally and externally, with a portfolio lens across varied product lines worldwide. We are keen to speak with underwriting professionals from any business class who are looking to work within a close-knit team at the start of significant book growth.

Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.

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

• Support the review and analysis of the portfolio to ensure continued profitability throughout the market cycle and promote organic growth
• Develop new business opportunities for the growing lead/follow space in both the London market and internationally.
• Work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to broker, underwriters, cover holders, legal counsel, actuaries, analysts and data scientists.
• Make entries, as required, properly and promptly on EO systems to ensure accuracy of data, in relation to Underwriting, Aggregate exposures
• Follow the annual business plan for the portfolio and its context to be able to make decisions appropriately
• Participate in meetings, as required, to support the development of strategy, share knowledge and best practice
• Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency

About you

• Previous underwriting experience within the general insurance market, whether syndicate or company business.
• Clear ability to build rapport and credibility with varying stakeholders within a market-facing role.
• Good data analysis skills with the ability to identify, manipulate and analysis existing data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to produce detailed reports at various levels.
• Good organisation skills with ability to work to deadlines.
• Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements.

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:

As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
• AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
• Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

To learn more about our achievements, click here

Apply now and let’s make it happen!

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: Adaptability, Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Modeling, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Documentation, Presenting with Impact, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date: 15/01/2026 11:59 PM

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.