Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Due to further expansion and growth, we are looking for an Underwriter to join our well established, fast-paced, experienced SME Property & Packaged team, based in Stafford. Our book currently underwrites across seven Etrade products in Property, Casualty and Financial Lines. This is a great opportunity for an underwriting professional looking to join an experienced team at an exciting time of further product growth. We will provide you with the necessary support and guidance to establish your career within the SME underwriting market, developing your authority and profile within the industry.
UK SME Property & Package Underwriter (Perm)
The Opportunity:
This is an opportunity to join an established and well-respected regional underwriting team at QBE. We are currently seeking an Underwriter to join our UK SME Property & Package team in Stafford. Covering both new and existing business across our UK commercial book, you will underwrite business in accordance with the business plan and agreed authority.
Your responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to
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Underwrite business within personal underwriting authority to delivery Business Plan objectives
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Participate in all relevant meetings in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice
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Support/Build Broker Distribution & Engagement Plans in conjunction with the Market Management Team
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Build strong Broker & Customers relationships that leverage QBE’s proposition as the most consistent and innovative risk partner
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Collaborate with the wider regional teams to deliver cross class client solutions and engagement
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Work with other functions within the business to deliver customer focused solutions, including Risk Solutions, Claims, Operations and Market Management
To succeed in the role, you ideally will have:
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Experience in underwriting commercial business lines, including Property & Package business
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An understanding of market trends and the impact on Property & Package classes
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A good network of Broker contacts
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Good relationship management through interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your tasks to gain maximum outcome
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An open mindset that will allow you to innovate and adapt your approach to deliver customer focused solutions
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A knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
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Progress towards CII qualifications
Why QBE? At My Best
At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it’s not just what we do that matters, it’s how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.
At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.
Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;
Employer of the Year 2022 Winner – Insurance Insider
British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award
Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year
Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year
We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent
Inclusion of Diversity
We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.
We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.
About QBE
QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance.
QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world’s leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor’s A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE’s gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion.
As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large customer base.
To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our
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What next?
If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process.
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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.
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.