Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Senior Underwriter – Trade Credit (New Business)
Manchester based (hybrid working)
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our growing Trade Credit Team. We’re looking for an individual who understands and is experienced in new business/commercial underwriting within the trade credit space. This is an exciting opportunity for an underwriting professional looking to further their career as we will provide the necessary support and guidance for you to excel in your role.
Your New Role:
* Review and quote on trade credit new business submissions in accordance with the business plan and the agreed risk appetite.
* Support the development of the annual business plan for the portfolio and ensure delivery of the plan via sales targets, both individually and as a team.
* Establish strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including customers, brokers, business partners, and colleagues, to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
* Act as a technical underwriting expert to support and enhance new business opportunities.
* Positively promote the department, division, and company as a whole, in order to maximize brand leverage.
About You:
* Proven experience within, and understanding of, the Credit Insurance market, specifically the Trade Credit Insurance product with focus on whole of turnover.
* New business sales/Commercial underwriting experience.
* An interest in and previous exposure to different types of trade credit products including Whole of turnover, Single/Selective risk, Excess of Loss, top up and finance led policies.
* Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to prospect, present, and pitch to brokers.
* Strong internal and external communication skills, experienced in leading negotiations and undertaking presentations to individuals and groups.
* Proven ability to work under pressure in an organised fashion with pipeline management capabilities clearly demonstrable.
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.
Benefits
* 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.
* Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
* Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
* Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
* Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes.
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.
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