At a Glance
- Tasks: Underwrite complex property risks and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Company: Join a leading international insurer with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, flexible working options, and a generous pension plan.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentorship in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the insurance industry while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Property Underwriting and strong analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Role Overview
We currently have an opportunity for an Underwriter to join our growing D&F Property London based team.
This is a full time, employee position based in London with hybrid working flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite Direct & Facultative Property risks, including complex, international and specialty business.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, brokers, and colleagues to support business goals.
- Develop strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to facilitate objective achievement.
- Ensure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and meet business plan targets.
- Shape and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practices within the team.
- Maintain underwriting standards, instructions and best practices to minimise risk and improve efficiency.
- Stay updated on market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness.
- Mentor and develop the team, demonstrating good leadership behaviours and managerial best practice.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience within Property Underwriting, especially international or US exposure.
- Deep technical understanding of Property wordings, structures and programme design.
- Commercial acumen to identify key profit drivers and maximise long‑term shareholder value.
- Intermediate proficiency in relevant software, including Excel and departmental tools.
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
- Flexible working – part‑time, job share and compressed hours.
- Pension – automatic enrolment into the QBE pension plan with 10% employer contributions of basic salary.
- Extensive choice of other benefits tailored to individual needs.
Skills
- Business Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Commercial Acumen
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Detail‑Oriented
- Environmental Awareness
- Insurance Underwriting
- Intentional Collaboration
- Managing Performance
- Portfolio Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Equal Employment Opportunity
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions.
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We think you need these skills to ace Underwriter – Property D&F
Property Underwriting
International Exposure
Technical Understanding of Property Wordings
Programme Design
Commercial Acumen
Excel Proficiency
Organisational Skills
