Underwriter – Motor Fleet

QBE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in London is seeking an experienced Underwriter for their Motor Fleet team. This role involves underwriting insurance risks, building strong relationships with customers and brokers, and contributing to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in motor underwriting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment. Join us to make a positive impact and grow your career in a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus the option to buy 2 additional days

Flexible working opportunities including part-time and job share

10% employer contribution to pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Motor underwriting within the insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of profit drivers for long-term growth.
• Ability to lead by example and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite insurance risks to meet business objectives.
• Build relationships with stakeholders including customers and brokers.
• Participate and shape strategy using your expertise.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Excel

Underwriting tools

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Underwriter – Motor Fleet

Role Highlights

• London with hybrid working
• We empower our Underwriters to use their subject matter expertise and experience

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Underwriter to join our Motor Fleet team in London.

This post focuses on new and existing business across a broad range of clients. This broker facing, customer focused role provides a brilliant opportunity to truly develop the portfolio and build out new business opportunities.

With exposure across complex, technical risks we empower our Underwriters to use their subject matter expertise and experience.

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

• Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximise influence
• Develop relationships in line with the Business Plan to support the achievement of business objectives
• Understand and comply with QBE reinsurance strategy to minimise risk and deliver business plan objectives
• Participate fully and use your expertise to shape and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice
• Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage
• Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately

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

About you

• Proven experience in Motor underwriting within the insurance industry, ideally within mid-market retail and wholesale.
• Strong understanding of profit drivers and strategic decision-making to support long-term growth.
• Proficiency in Excel and underwriting tools, with the ability to analyse data and modelled results.
• Solid grasp of legal, regulatory, and risk profiling requirements.
• Ability to lead by example, influence others, and negotiate effectively.
• Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal, and programme design skills.

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:

• 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.

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: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner:

• Parental Policies Award

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:

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.