Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The purpose of this role is to provide efficient and timely administrative and technical support to the Underwriting team, ensuring exceptional customer service and resolution of enquiries from Brokers/partners. The role involves assisting underwriters with policy administration, underwriting new business and renewals within set guidelines and service standards, and contributing to the achievement of business objectives.
Assistant Underwriter – International Casualty
London, Perm
Full time, Hybrid
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join our experienced, market‑leading team covering an international book with a broad appetite across multiple products. This role will provide the opportunity to work in an exciting and ever evolving space. Our underwriters write both syndicate and company business, and you will support them by providing efficient and effective support and administrative duties. In this role you will have the opportunity to partner directly with our Underwriters including attending broker meetings and spending time at Lloyd’s. This is a great chance to either begin your career in insurance or continue your career within Underwriting within a supportive team.
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 Responsibilities
- Be aware of the annual business plan for our property portfolio and its context to be able to make decisions appropriately.
- Contribute as required to the planning process through research and project work.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
- Adhere to underwriting standards, authority and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers and colleagues.
- Support the underwriters and team leader as required.
- Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines.
About You
- Previous experience or a transferable skillset, from within or outside of the insurance industry.
- A flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements.
- Team player skills with the ability to work collaboratively and develop successful working relationships.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Desire to gain knowledge and skills.
- Numerical and analytical skills.
- Analytical insight with the ability to extrapolate from limited or complex data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce detailed reports at various levels.
Benefits
- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
- 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.
Awards & Recognition
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025 – Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year.
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025 – Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year.
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023 – QBE rated as a 5‑Star Employee.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
