At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the underwriting team with policy administration and process improvements.
- Company: Join QBE, a global insurer with a human touch and a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, a generous pension plan, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and recognition for diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Previous work experience, strong Excel skills, and a team player attitude.
The predicted salary is between 58540 - 71548 £ per year.
We are currently looking for an Underwriting Assistant role to join our Onshore Energy team based in our London office with hybrid working. As an Underwriting Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing technical and administrative support to our underwriting team. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate underwriting data, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the underwriting process.
Your New Role
- Policy administration: Support the lifecycle of policies from new business, Mid Term Adjustments (MTAs), and renewals through to their cancellation or lapse, including managing credit control activities, liaising with GSSC colleagues and ensuring timely closings are received within 30 days of inception.
- Build knowledge: Develop and maintain knowledge of systems, processes, QBE guidelines/policies and industry/regulatory codes.
- Stakeholder management: Build strong working relationships within Underwriting and Operations. Participate as required in internal and external meetings.
- Process improvement & change: Assist in identifying and implementing 'best practice' and process improvements and contribute to change initiatives and projects as required.
- Adhoc support: Assist the Operations and Underwriting teams with adhoc requests around reporting, underwriting, governance etc.
About You
- Some previous work experience ideally in a corporate environment
- Ability to evidence dealing with complex data and Excel
- Evidence of using AI in an academic or work environment
- A good level of numeracy and literacy
- Organisational and prioritisation skills
- Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and develop successful working relationships
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.
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Underwriting Assistant Offshore Energy 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.
