Senior Underwriter – Trade Credit (New Business)
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Time Type: Full time
Posted: 12 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: 327622
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 relationships 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 demonstratable.
Why QBE? At My Best
At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. 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.
QBE 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.
* Pension: automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, with employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
* Private medical insurance: fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
* Family friendly policies: 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
* Short term remote work abroad: request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
* Sustainable investing: our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal.
* Cycle-to-Work: select a bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
About Us
We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions.
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