SME Underwriter - Commercial Lines

QBE Europe; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an SME Underwriter for their Commercial Lines team in Stafford. The role involves underwriting business, managing broker relationships, and contributing to business results. The company offers a supportive culture and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year

Flexible working

Pension plan with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Short term remote work abroad

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting commercial business including Property, Casualty and/or Financial Lines.
• Good relationship management through interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting business in accordance with the business plan within set guidelines.
• Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
• Establish and develop relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Risk Management

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Underwriter – Commercial Lines

Stafford, with hybrid working

Due to recent team promotions, we are looking for an Underwriter to join our well established, fast-paced SME Commercial Lines team based in Stafford.

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time



Worker Type: Employee

Underwriter – Commercial Lines

Stafford, with hybrid working

Due to recent team promotions, we are looking for an Underwriter to join our well established, fast-paced SME Commercial Lines team based in Stafford.

We’ve built a reputation for excellence within the E-Trade Commercial Lines market, and this is an exciting time to be part of a dynamic business, with ongoing growth aspirations.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for underwriting business in accordance with the business plan, building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results.

Your role

• Underwriting business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.
• Utilise product line expertise to analyse business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection.
• Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
• Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximise influence and achieve business objectives.
• Lead profitability and process improvement initiatives by informing senior leaders on best practices and guiding strategic plans.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organisational guidelines
• Actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets
• Coach and mentor Underwriters & Assistant Underwriters. As required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to.
  
  
  
  

About You

• Experience in underwriting commercial business including Property, Casualty and/or Financial Lines.
• An understanding of market dynamics and trends
• Good relationship management through interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your tasks to gain maximum outcome
• An open mindset that will allow you to innovate and adapt your approach to deliver customer focused solutions
• A knowledge of legal and regulatory 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”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.



We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.



QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).



With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.



To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.



At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. FOR UK ONLY: 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.

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.

Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page



QBE Awards

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;



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

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee



You can view all our awards here



Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page



Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.



ESG & Sustainability



At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

What next?If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Risk Appetite, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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.

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