Underwriting Assistant Property Binders

QBE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join their International Property team in London with hybrid working. The role involves providing crucial technical and administrative support to the underwriting team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate data. Candidates should possess previous insurance experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. A collaborative and inclusive environment is emphasized. Benefits include 30 days holiday, a pension plan, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year

Pension plan with employer contributions

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Insurance, ideally in an Underwriting Support capacity.
• A good level of numeracy and literacy is required.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the underwriting team.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Capture and maintain accurate underwriting data.
• Conduct research and prepare reports to support the team.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

<3>Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Underwriting Assistant – Property Binders

Role Highlights

• London based role with hybrid working
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an Underwriting Assistant role joining our International Property team, based in our London office with hybrid working.

As an Underwriting Assistant you will play a crucial role in providing technical and administrative support to our underwriting team. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate underwriting data, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the underwriting process.

We’re the down-to-earth, international insurer that is neither too big nor small, so you can make a real impact! It's a great time to join us and you will be working in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

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’rean international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which meanswe’rebig enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.It’s an exciting time.We’rebuilding 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?Aspart of the QBE team,you’llget to spend every day working with people who are passionate,talentedand kind.

YourNew Role

• Contribute to recording and measurement of insurance risks, ensuring accuracy and adherence to performance standards
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Capture accurate underwriting data on systems to minimise risk and ensure high-quality information output
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and provide backup information to support the team and business planning
• Assist in the production of management information statistics and reports for the business planning process
• Provide general administration support to underwriting for the delivery of a professional service
• Collaborate with colleagues as part of the extended service team to deliver superior service standards

AboutYou

• Previous experience in Insurance, ideally in an Underwriting Support capacity
• A good level of numeracy and literacy
• Organisational and prioritisation skills
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and develop successful working relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce detailed reports at various levels
• Problem solving skills – demonstrates tenacity in handling and resolving queries

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.
• Pension –you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Family friendly policies–we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations

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
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023:QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

To learn more about our achievements, click here

Apply now andlet’smake it happen!

Ifyou’relooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy, click Apply today.

Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, 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.