Underwriting Assistant - UK Casualty

QBE Europe; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurer in London seeks an experienced Underwriting Assistant to provide technical and administrative support. You will assist in negotiating rates and reviewing risks while maintaining compliance with legal standards. The role offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits like 30 days holiday and a pension plan. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience within Underwriting Support.
• Good organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Desire to learn and grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to negotiate rates and terms for new business.
• Take responsibility for reviewing risks and findings.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.
• Promote the department and company brand.
• Adhere to underwriting standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Management

Collaboration Tools

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

Underwriting Assistant – UK Casualty – London with hybrid working. We have an opening for an experienced Underwriting Assistant to join our UK Casualty team. This role provides technical and administrative support to our London South-East Underwriting team.

Time Type: Full time • Worker Type: Employee

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate underwriting data, and contributing to the efficiency of the underwriting process. You will also be given authority to write some renewal business. A good grasp and experience of underwriting operations is essential.

With hybrid office working and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, you will be working in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment. We’re the down-to-earth, international insurer that is neither too big nor small, so you can make a real impact!

Your new role

• Assisting Underwriters by providing information and support to negotiate rates, terms, and conditions for new and existing business.
• Taking responsibility for some renewal business, while reviewing risks and presenting findings.
• Building and developing strong relationships with stakeholders, including Underwriters, Brokers, and other members of the wider team.
• Being aware of the annual business plan and its context to make decisions and prioritise appropriately.
• Positively promoting the department, division, and company to maximise brand leverage.
• Adhering to underwriting standards, legal requirements, and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
• Keeping abreast of market trends and demonstrating market cycle awareness.

About you

• Previous experience within Underwriting Support
• Good organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• A team player with strong communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a flexible approach to changing business requirements
• The desire to learn and grow in the role

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. Our “At My Best” program reflects our commitment to wellbeing and flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Our culture, QBE DNA, and support for our people underpin everything we do.

We are an international insurer building momentum toward becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We cannot predict everything, but we aim to ask the right questions to enable a more resilient future. We are committed to building a fair and inclusive workplace and support flexible working across the company.

Our 13,000+ people across 27 countries work together to make a real impact while maintaining a friendly, down-to-earth environment. To find out more about QBE, visit our careers page.

Benefits and Inclusion

QBE Benefits – 30 days holiday (option to buy up to 2 additional days), flexible working arrangements (part-time, job share, compressed hours), Pension with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary, private medical insurance for you and family, family-friendly policies including 26 weeks leave at full pay, short-term remote work abroad (up to 20 days/year), sustainable investing aligned with our net-zero goals, Cycle-to-Work scheme up to £5,000, and more. Details available on the Rewards page.

Awards and Diversity – QBE has received multiple industry awards and is committed to inclusion, with partnerships and policies supporting diversity across the business. For more information on our diversity and sustainability targets, please refer to the Careers Page and Sustainability information.

Accessibility – QBE promotes an accessible workplace and supports candidates with accommodations during recruitment. If you require adjustments, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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 documents, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you if you meet the requirements.

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply

Submit your application by clicking "Apply" and following the step-by-step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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