Underwriter - Construction in Birmingham

The purpose of this role is to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority. This role involves underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.

We are currently hiring for a Construction Underwriter to join our well-established underwriting team based in Birmingham and contribute to supporting the wider Construction team across all of QBE’s UK offices. Our Construction and Engineering team provides insurance for some of the UK’s largest contractors and major UK and European projects. We cover a broad spectrum of construction risks, from building works and machinery installation to complex civil engineering projects.

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:

• Thorough understanding of CAR, EAR and Contractors Plant insurance.
• Good understanding of the opportunities and challenges within the UK construction industry.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Capability to analyse and interpret data.
• Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

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.

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.