Employer:<\/b> QBE Management Services (UK) Limited
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\nDate Added:<\/b> 28\/11\/2023<\/p>\n
Primary Details<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee <\/p>\n
The Opportunity<\/b><\/p>\n
QBE Europe is looking to recruit an Assistant Underwriter within Commercial Lines to join our underwriting team in our Leeds office. You will be recruited to support the team in underwriting business in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority. You will support and work with stakeholders internally and externally.<\/p>\n
Your new role <\/b><\/p>\n Support the development of the annual business plan for the portfolio and ensure delivery of the plan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ensure the team\u2019s awareness of the business plan and its context, to be able to make decisions appropriately.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Participate in meetings, as required, to support the development of strategy, share knowledge and best practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ensure the recording and measurement of insurance risks, including DUA\u2019s where relevant, to ensure accuracy and good practice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Establish and strengthen strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Demonstrate understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to drive and enhance business performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through identifying and implementing appropriate learning and development activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ensure entries are properly and promptly recorded on EO systems to ensure accuracy of data, in relation to: Underwriting and Aggregate exposures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Contribute to the recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Work within the Reinsurance Strategy to safeguard the portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n About you <\/b><\/p>\n Knowledge of commercial lines or insurance policies would be beneficial<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Capability to analyse and interpret data <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements (specific reference to FSA \/ Lloyd\u2019s regulation).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Why QBE? At My Best <\/b><\/p>\n At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that\u2019s why we have created \u201cAt My Best\u201d. It\u2019s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn\u2019t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage.<\/p>\n That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It\u2019s 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\u2019s not just what we do that matters, it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n 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. #LI-Hybrid<\/b><\/p>\n Some of the award\u2019s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include. <\/p>\n Employer of the Year 2022<\/b>Winner<\/b> \u2013 Insurance Insider<\/p>\n British Claims Awards 2022 Winner<\/b> – InsurTech Award <\/p>\n Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner – <\/b>Claims Product Solution of the Year <\/p>\n Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 <\/b>Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response <\/p>\n Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 <\/b>Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year <\/p>\n 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\u2019s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent.<\/p>\n Inclusion of Diversity<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/b> 19\/01\/2024\n
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\nContract Type:<\/b> Permanent
\nSubmitted Applications:<\/b> 6<\/p>\n