At a Glance
- Tasks: Underwrite business and develop relationships in a dynamic insurance environment.
- Company: Join QBE Insurance, a global leader with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, flexible working, and a generous pension plan.
- Other info: Be part of a team recognised for excellence in the insurance industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enhancing your career in an exciting field.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Tax Underwriter and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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Primary Details
- Time Type: Full time
- Worker Type: Employee
Role Highlights
- London, with hybrid working
Enhance your career in an exciting and ever-changing environment.
The Opportunity
QBE are broadening our transactional liability offering, hiring a Tax Underwriter to join the London based team. Our wider TL business includes W&I and a growing tax offering that will provide coverage on a global basis incl. UK, EUR and Asia, partnering with major trading partners to provide expert solutions. Leveraging the existing relationships, both across International and in parallel with our US tax offering, this is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of an experienced, supportive team within an empowered role that you can make your own.
About QBE
At 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 business in accordance with the business plan and within our UK and European business.
- Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
- Contribute to the recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice.
- Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to increase exposure in the market.
- Develop knowledge of market dynamics and market cycles to be able to support business performance.
- Underwrite insurance risks to meet business objectives including negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business, ensuring production and issue of contract certainty documentation and supporting credit control in payment collection.
- Support the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress towards business objectives.
About you:
- Previous market experience as a Tax Underwriter.
- 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.
- 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.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
- Insurance 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 insurance.
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
Apply 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:
- Business Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Commercial Acumen
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Detail-Oriented
- Insurance Underwriting
- Intentional collaboration
- Managing performance
- Policy Development
- Portfolio Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Tax Underwriter - Transactional Liability in London employer: QBE Insurance
QBE Insurance is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work culture, particularly for the Tax Underwriter role in London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days of holiday and a generous pension plan, QBE empowers its employees to thrive both professionally and personally. Join a passionate team where your contributions can make a real impact in an innovative and globally recognised insurance environment.
