Underwriter – Technology

QBE European Operations plc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Flexible working

Pension

Job summary

QBE European Operations plc. in London seeks an Underwriter – Technology to grow its technology underwriting offering. You will underwrite risks, manage key relationships and help expand a technology portfolio within an international insurer with a human-centric approach.

You will work in a hybrid London environment, developing knowledge of cyber/PI lines, and collaborating across teams to deliver business objectives and strong outcomes for clients and brokers.

Qualifications

• Underwriting experience within technology product lines.
• Strong commercial acumen to maximise long-term shareholder value.
• Proficient with Excel and department software packages.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and personal authority.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, brokers, and partners to maximise influence.
• Develop relationships in line with the Business Plan to support business objectives.
• Understand and comply with reinsurance strategy to minimise risk and deliver objectives.
• Adhere to underwriting standards and regulatory requirements to minimise risk.

Skills

Business Management

Collaboration Tools

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Insurance Underwriting

Intentional collaboration

Managing performance

Policy Development

Portfolio Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Underwriter – Technology

Role Highlights

• London, with hybrid working
• Enhance your career in an exciting and ever-changing environment

The Opportunity

We have a newly created Underwriter role approved to grow out our Technology underwriting offering. Extending our wider Financial Lines capability, you’ll understand standalone and blended cyber/PI business, growing an existing portfolio.

With a broad appetite and territory focus coupled this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to play a pivotal role in building out a technology book.

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
• 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:

• Underwriting experience within technology product lines
• 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
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
• Good negotiating skills and an innovative underwriting approach

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:

As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

• 30 days holiday a yearwith theoptionto buy up to 2additionaldays.
• 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:

• General Insurer of the Year 2026 at the British Insurance Awards
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance

Skills:

Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.