Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeSenior Underwriter – ConstructionRole Highlights London, with hybrid working Enhance your career in an exciting and ever-changing environmentThe OpportunityWe are currently hiring for a Senior Underwriter to join our Construction Underwriting team based in London.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
The QBE Construction and Engineering team insure some of the largest contractors in the UK, along with offering specific insurance for large UK and European construction projects.
We have an appetite to insure a wide range of risks across the construction sector, ranging from the construction of buildings to the installation of machinery, through to heavier civil engineering works.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your own subject matter expertise to further develop your Underwriting career.Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.
QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.About QBEAt 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 new role Underwrite insurance risks in alignment with the Business Plan and personal authority to achieve business objectivesCultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers, and colleagues, to maximize influence and support business goalsDevelop strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to facilitate the achievement of objectivesEnsure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and achieve business plan targetsParticipate actively in shaping and developing strategy, knowledge, and best practices within the team.Maintain underwriting standards, instructions, and best practices to minimise risk and enhance efficiencyStay updated on market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to operate effectivelyMotivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice so as to support the achievement of business goalsAbout you Construction underwriting experience to include managing relationships with large contractors and significant construction projectsA thorough understanding of the London marketAbility to collaborate effectively within a team environmentCapability to analyse and interpret dataIntermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.Good verbal and written communication skillsBenefitsWe offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances.
As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 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. To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people
- QBE European OperationsAwards & RecognitionWe value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:General Insurer of the Year 2026 at the British Insurance AwardsInsurance 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, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year
- Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insuranceAXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star EmployeeTo learn more about our achievements, click hereApply now and let’s make it happen!If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career.
At the heart of it. Skills:Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Team ManagementHow to Apply:To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. xsabvtc Equal Employment Opportunity:QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.Job SummaryJob number: 358002Profession: Underwriting
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