At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess risks and tailor insurance solutions for clients and brokers.
- Company: Join QBE, a global insurer with a supportive and empowering culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, a generous pension plan, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Hybrid working in Leeds with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your Underwriting career while working with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in Property and Commercial Combined underwriting is essential.
Leeds, with hybrid working
Be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your expertise to further develop your Underwriting career.
The Opportunity
QBE are hiring for an Underwriter to join our well-established and experienced Property and Package team based in Leeds. We are keen to speak with Property (or Property & Casualty) professionals looking to make their next move!
In this role, you'll play a crucial role in assessing risks, evaluating insurance applications, and determining coverage options. You'll work closely with brokers and clients to understand their needs and tailor insurance solutions to meet their requirements.
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.
Your New Role
- Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximise influence.
- Participate fully and use your expertise to shape and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice.
- Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage.
- Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
- Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
- Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About You
- Experience within the Property and Commercial Combined underwriting space.
- Commercial ability to understand the key profit drivers to maximise long term wealth for our shareholders.
- Good knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills.
- Good negotiating skills, innovative in underwriting approach and programme design.
- Use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models.
Benefits
We 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:
- 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.
Underwriter - Property & Commercial Combined in Leeds employer: QBE Insurance
At QBE, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. With flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits including generous holiday allowances and private medical insurance, and a strong commitment to employee development, we empower our staff to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in Leeds or London, where you can make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate and talented colleagues in a dynamic environment.
