At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse data, improve processes, and support key business initiatives in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join QBE Insurance, a global leader with a human touch.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, private medical insurance, and remote work options.
- Other info: Hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enhancing your career in an exciting field.
- Qualifications: Experience in data analytics and knowledge of Property & Casualty or Financial Lines required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
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Primary Details
- Time Type: Full time
- Worker Type: Employee
Role Highlights
- Stafford with hybrid working
- Enhance your career in an exciting and ever-changing environment
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Senior Portfolio Underwriting Analyst to join our established E‑Trade team based in Stafford. This role will support the delivery of key business initiatives by analysing business needs, documenting requirements, supporting governance, and contributing to testing activities to ensure solutions are delivered effectively. You’ll work across Property & Casualty and Financial Lines, so experience in at least one of these product areas is essential.
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.
Your new role
- Lead process and policy improvements across the business unit
- Produce portfolio performance reports and dashboards
- Analyse data to identify trends, issues and opportunities
- Conduct rate reviews and provide clear, data‑driven recommendations
- Lead and mentor analysts to build capability
- Monitor portfolio performance using effective frameworks and metrics
- Maintain awareness of market conditions and emerging trends
- Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Oversee operational performance and statistics reviews
- Ensure compliance with legislation, industry codes and internal policies
- Support operational and organisational design and implementation
- Support training in Process Excellence (PE) principles
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About you
- Business Analyst experience with solid experience using data analytics.
- Experience in at least one of the following product lines; Property & Casualty and/or Financial Lines
- Well-developed IT skills, with a genuine interest in embracing new and emerging technology
- Practical experience of continuous improvement methods and techniques
- Relevant process mapping experience.
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.
- Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
- Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
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
- AXCO 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 Employee
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
Skills: Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Analysis, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Report Writing, Risk Management, Standards Compliance, Trend Analysis
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.
E-Trade Senior Portfolio Underwriting Analyst in Stafford employer: QBE Insurance
QBE Insurance is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Stafford, offering hybrid working options to enhance work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to extensive benefits including 30 days of holiday, comprehensive private medical insurance, and opportunities for remote work abroad, all while being part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in the insurance industry.
