Underwriting Performance Lead: Profitability & Forecasting

QBE Insurance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Flexible working

Pension – 10% employer contributions

Job summary

QBE Insurance in London is seeking an experienced Underwriting Performance Manager to support profitable and sustainable underwriting outcomes across our International business. You will partner closely with Underwriters, Finance, Exposure Management and Portfolio teams to provide meaningful performance insights, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making.

You will play a pivotal role in monitoring underwriting performance, coordinating planning and forecasting activities, and

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Lloyd's market and a strong understanding of Lloyd's performance, planning and reporting requirements is essential.
• Experience in underwriting performance, portfolio management, actuarial, finance or a related analytical role within the insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of underwriting performance metrics, portfolio management and profitability drivers.
• Experience working within or supporting the Lloyd's market, including Lloyd's reporting and performance management requirements.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior underwriting and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse underwriting performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Provide strategic insights that support underwriting and portfolio decisions.
• Support planning, forecasting and business performance management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive sustainable growth.
• Enhance reporting, analytics and performance management frameworks.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Critical Thinking

Influencing

Insurance Underwriting

Stakeholder Management

Performance Analytics

Risk Management

Job description

QBE Insurance in London is seeking an experienced Underwriting Performance Manager to support profitable and sustainable underwriting outcomes across our International business. You will partner closely with Underwriters, Finance, Exposure Management and Portfolio teams to provide meaningful performance insights, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making.

You will play a pivotal role in monitoring underwriting performance, coordinating planning and forecasting activities, and