Underwriter – Commercial Motor

QBE Insurance Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in London is looking for a Portfolio Underwriter to develop their Commercial Motor Portfolio. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in motor insurance and excellent communication skills. You will support trading teams, manage underwriting risks, and build relationships with key stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid work model and numerous benefits, including flexible working options and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year

Flexible working

Pension plan with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the motor insurance market, ideally with a focus on commercial clients.
• Understanding of class specific underwriting and awareness of reinsurance programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and influence effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Motor Trading teams in achieving the Business plan.
• Build strong networks within key internal teams and external partners.
• Manage records of underwriting risks and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Job description

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Underwriter – Commercial Motor

Apply locations GBR - London time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id 340917

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Underwriter – Commercial Motor
London/Hybrid

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Portfolio Underwriter to join our Technical and Business Performance team in London.

This is a great opportunity to play a role in developing our Commercial Motor Portfolio. This UK book covers a broad range of segments, underwriting business for corporate and global clients across a range of program structures. The role will be responsible for executing a strategic underwriting plan which delivers market leading growth and profitable results to the division.

With hybrid working and excellent benefits you will be working alongside colleagues in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Your Role

• Support the Commercial Motor Trading teams in achievement of Business plan through delivery & co-ordination of our Proposition, Pricing & Insight.
• Build strong networks within key internal teams, Pricing Claims, Distribution, Legal, Actuarial & Finance
• Assist in the delivery of consistent technical capability and training
• Demonstrate understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to drive and enhance business performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including customers, brokers, industry bodies, business partners to maximize influence
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
• Contribute and participate in all meetings, in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice
• Manage records of underwriting risks and aggregate exposures to ensure accuracy of data and effective risk management
• Network internally and externally to promote the interests of QBE EO and to learn from others
• Provide technical expertise to identify risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews and peer review processes to support continuous improvement.

About You

• Proven experience in the motor insurance market, ideally with a focus on commercial clients.
• Understanding of class specific underwriting and awareness of reinsurance programmes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and influence effectively.
• Strong knowledge of policy wordings, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
• A data-driven mindset with good analytical and negotiation skills.

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, Detail-Oriented, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, 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.

About Us

We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.