At a Glance
- Tasks: Underwrite complex Solicitor Professional Indemnity risks and develop strong broker relationships.
- Company: Join QBE, a leading international insurer with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, private medical insurance, and remote work options.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a visible role while shaping underwriting outcomes.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in Solicitor PI underwriting and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Professional Indemnity team in London. The role will focus on our Solicitor PI vertical. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the profitable growth and development of a well-established PI portfolio, working with leading brokers and clients across the London Market. You’ll be responsible for underwriting complex Professional Indemnity risks, developing strong broker relationships, and contributing to underwriting strategy and portfolio performance.
This is a highly visible market-facing role, offering the opportunity to shape underwriting outcomes, influence business growth, and further enhance your market profile. Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
Your new role
- Underwrite Solicitor Professional Indemnity risks in line with underwriting appetite, authority levels, and business objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key market stakeholders.
- Drive profitable new business growth while maintaining high retention of existing accounts.
- Assess complex risks, negotiate terms, and make sound underwriting decisions balancing risk and reward.
- Monitor and manage portfolio performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and growth.
- Contribute to underwriting strategy, product development, and portfolio reviews.
- Act as a technical referral point within the team, sharing expertise and market insight.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting standards, governance, and regulatory requirements.
About you
- Proven Solicitor PI underwriting experience gained within the London Market or commercial insurance sector.
- Clear technical knowledge of Professional Indemnity products, wordings, and market dynamics.
- Demonstrable experience underwriting complex risks and managing broker relationships.
- Commercially minded, with strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
- Clear analytical skills, using data and insight to support underwriting decisions.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for developing both people and portfolios.
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.
- Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
- Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for various awards.
How to Apply:
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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.
Senior Underwriter – Solicitor Professional Indemnity 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.
