We are currently seeking an Underwriter to join our Property & Package team in Manchester. Covering both new and existing business across our UK commercial book, you will underwrite business in accordance with the business plan and agreed authority. Part of our wider Manchester and UK property offering, you’ll be joining a supportive and experienced team who are empowered to lead on their underwriting decisions.
Your responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:
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
Develop relationships in line with the Business Plan to support the achievement of business objectives
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
You will need to be able to display you have the following qualifications and experience:
Underwriting experience within commercial Property, whether mono or package business
Commercial ability to understand the key profit drivers to maximise long term wealth for our shareholders
Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages
Good knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
Excellent organizational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
Good negotiating skills, innovative in underwriting approach and programme design
Use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models
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.
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.
