Underwriter – Motor Fleet

QBE Europe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fleet Underwriter to join a dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a growing portfolio, focusing on both conventional and semi-conventional motor offerings. As a key player, you'll be responsible for underwriting insurance risks, developing strategies, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The company fosters a supportive environment, offering flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes employee wellbeing. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the insurance sector, this role could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

Flexible working options

10% employer pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Short term remote work abroad

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in UK motor fleet underwriting is essential.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite insurance risks to meet business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Insurance Underwriting

Stakeholder Management

Critical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Portfolio Management

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Insurance Software

Job description

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QBE are hiring for a Fleet Underwriter to join our experienced Motor team based in Manchester, with some coverage across Leeds. Our book is growing and we have a newly created role to support this as we continue to build our conventional motor offering in the region, which also includes some semi-conventional exposures. With large premiums, a wide appetite and clear underwriting strategy this is a brilliant opportunity to join an empowered, supportive team.

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time



Worker Type: Employee

Underwriter – Motor Fleet

Manchester

QBE are hiring for a Fleet Underwriter to join our experienced Motor team based in Manchester, with some coverage across Leeds. Our book is growing and we have a newly created role to support this as we continue to build our conventional motor offering in the region, which also includes some semi-conventional exposures. With large premiums, a wide appetite and clear underwriting strategy this is a brilliant opportunity to join an empowered, supportive team.

With a primary location of Manchester combined with hybrid/flexible working, this role will include occasional travel to Leeds to partner with regional major trading partners.

Your 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
• 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
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency
• Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately
  
  
  
  

About You

• Experience in UK motor fleet underwriting
• Commercial ability to understand the key profit drivers to maximise long term wealth for our shareholders
• Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages
• Good knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
• Good negotiating skills, innovative in underwriting approach and programme design
  
  
  
  

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.

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