Senior Construction Underwriter – Hybrid London, Risk Lead

QBE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Flexible working

Pension plan

Job summary

QBE is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join the Construction Underwriting team in London with hybrid working. You will underwrite risks on large contractors and projects, building influential relationships with customers, brokers, and internal partners.

The role requires strong knowledge of the London market, data interpretation skills, and the ability to collaborate within a team while upholding underwriting standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Construction underwriting experience including managing relationships with large contractors.
• Strong understanding of the London market.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Proficient with Excel and other departmental software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite insurance risks in alignment with the Business Plan and personal authority to achieve business objectives
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers, and colleagues, to maximize influence and support business goals
• Develop strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to facilitate the achievement of objectives
• Ensure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and achieve business plan targets
• Participate actively in shaping and developing strategy, knowledge, and best practices within the team.
• Maintain underwriting standards, instructions, and best practices to minimise risk and enhance efficiency
• Stay updated on market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to operate effectively
• Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice so as to support the achievement of business goals

Skills

Construction underwriting

London market knowledge

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

QBE is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join the Construction Underwriting team in London with hybrid working. You will underwrite risks on large contractors and projects, building influential relationships with customers, brokers, and internal partners.

The role requires strong knowledge of the London market, data interpretation skills, and the ability to collaborate within a team while upholding underwriting standards and continuous improvement.