Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Underwriter – Property and Package
Leeds, with hybrid working options
6 months fixed term contract
The opportunity
QBE are hiring for an Underwriter to join our well-established and experienced Property and Package team based in Leeds. We are keen to speak with Property (or Property & Casualty) professionals who may be open to a fixed term contract.
In this role, you'll play a crucial role in assessing risks, evaluating insurance applications, and determining coverage options. You'll work closely with brokers and clients to understand their needs and tailor insurance solutions to meet their requirements.
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 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
About You
* Experience within the Property, P&P or P&C underwriting space
* 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
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! 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.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!
Application Close Date: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM
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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