At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to process reinsurance collections and build relationships with brokers and reinsurers.
- Company: QBE, a global insurer with a supportive and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, flexible working, private medical insurance, and a generous pension plan.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the insurance industry while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of insurance or reinsurance and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
To assist the reinsurance team in the processing of reinsurance collections, premiums and adjustments.
About QBE: At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. 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.
Please note - Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
The opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Reinsurance Technician to join our Reinsurance Operations team on a full-time permanent basis. With global exposure across complex reinsurance programs, broad risks and multi-line products this role will partner across the business gaining a variety of exposure. With hybrid office working and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, you will be working in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
Your Role:
- Reporting to a Reinsurance team leader, you will be responsible for the recording of balances relating to Facultative proportional and non-proportional reinsurances in the European Operations division.
- Building and developing relationships with brokers and reinsurers and ensuring that QBE meets its obligations in respect of this important area.
- Respond to Broker and Reinsurer queries relating to premium settlements and claims recoveries.
- Liaising with Claims team to obtain loss reports for reinsurance recoveries and raising queries to assist with the accurate processing of Reinsurance recoveries.
- Support the work of the Outwards Credit Control team to ensure timely receipt of recoveries (LORs experience beneficial).
- Perform peer review for tasks completed by the Offshore and Onshore reinsurance team.
- Assist with keeping process documentation up to date.
- Determines own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives.
- Running reports to extract and analyse data in Excel and Power-BI.
About You:
- Knowledge of Insurance or Reinsurance business (essential).
- Facultative Reinsurance experience (essential).
- Captive / Co-Reinsurance experience (advantageous).
- A high level of numeracy and literacy.
- Ability to prioritise work to demanding deadlines.
- Knowledge of business processes.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organisational and analytical skills, and the ability to prioritise work.
- Experience using DCXL (advantageous).
Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
- 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.
- Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
- Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
- Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
- Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes.
- Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select a bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.
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: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year.
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee.
Skills: Adaptability, Claims Settlement, Commercial Acumen, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Insurance Claims Processing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Mentorship, Personal Initiative, Project Delivery, Regulatory Compliance, Reinsurance, Risk Management, Team Development.
Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Reinsurance Technician employer: QBE Insurance Group
QBE Insurance Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that promotes a healthy work-life balance through its hybrid work model. Employees benefit from competitive perks such as 30 days of holiday and private medical insurance, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of personal injury claims. The company's commitment to sustainable investing further enhances its appeal, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
