Underwriter - Property & Package

QBE; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Underwriter - Property & Package

Location: London with hybrid working

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced Package Underwriter to support our sustained and continued growth plans. This role will have a focus on UK-domiciled business writing multiline; property and package across the middle-market whilst maintaining and establishing relationships with aligned brokers.

Surrounded by supportive colleagues, our market-facing underwriters own their own book of business, including a blend of new and existing business, with exposure across complex and technical risks. We empower our underwriters to use their subject matter expertise and experience, with referrals required only where necessary.

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
• 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
• Ensure clear and prompt communication to UA’s in relation to Underwriting and aggregate exposures ensuring entries on EO systems are accurate

About you

• Experience gained within the insurance industry and good knowledge of package underwriting business
• 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
• The ability to influence actions and attitudes of others through leading by example
• Ability to analyse data and use for decision-making

Why QBE?

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. We have created a culture that supports our people, offering a blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits that provide flexibility to suit what matters most to you.

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. 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.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working opportunities including part-time, job share and compressed hours.
• Pension with employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Family friendly policies including 26 weeks leave at full pay for all parents.
• Short term remote work abroad options.
• Sustainable investing aligned with our net-zero goals.
• Cycle-to-Work scheme.

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! Click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents.

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

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Negotiation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management