At a Glance
- Tasks: Underwrite business and build strong relationships with clients and brokers.
- Company: Join QBE Insurance, a global leader in the insurance industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, a generous pension plan, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Hybrid working in Bristol with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Empower your career in a supportive environment with real impact on clients.
- Qualifications: Experience in underwriting commercial lines and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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Primary Details
- Time Type: Full time
- Worker Type: Employee
Role Highlights
- Bristol based role with hybrid working
- Be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your expertise to further develop your Underwriting career
The Opportunity
We are hiring for a Casualty Underwriter to join our established and well-respected regional underwriting team based in Bristol, covering UK based clients. In this role, you will focus on growing our successful specialist Contractors Combined DUA facilities and open market business whilst underwriting Casualty and Property business across a broad range of sectors. This is a great opportunity to be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your own expertise to further develop your Underwriting career.
Your new role
- Underwrite business in line with the plan and delegated authority.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and underwriting standards.
- Manage reinsurance requirements to support business objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, customers, and internal teams.
- Review portfolio performance and recommend improvements.
- Conduct audits of cover holder files and systems.
- Collaborate across teams to share strategy and best practice.
- Champion QBE’s value as a consistent and innovative risk partner.
- Work cross-functionally to deliver customer-focused solutions.
About you
- Proven experience underwriting commercial lines, especially Contractors Combined and Casualty.
- A good grasp of market trends affecting these classes.
- Skilled in building relationships, with excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Highly organised, with a sharp ability to prioritise for impact.
- Open-minded and adaptable, focused on delivering customer-centric solutions.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with DUA facilities and auditing would be advantageous
- Progress towards CII qualifications
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.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.
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: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
- 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! If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.
How to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
