Senior Underwriter – Property

2 days ago


London, United Kingdom QBE Insurance Group Full time
Senior Underwriter – Property

Location: GBR - London

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: 321928

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Senior Property Underwriter to join our London Major Risk team. The team is responsible for writing London Market Retail Property business, across company and where necessary Syndicate paper. We have an Open Market book consisting of a mixture of UK and European domiciled clients with a global footprint and some UK/European binder business.

Our appetite spans a broad range of industries with a focus on primary lead/follow multinational, though we also write shared and layered deals on both a proportional and non-proportional basis.

With hybrid working and excellent benefits, you will be working alongside colleagues in a supportive and inclusive environment and we are keen to speak with underwriting professionals looking to make their next move

Your Role:
  • Underwrite insurance risks in alignment with the Business Plan and personal authority to achieve business objectives.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers, and colleagues, to maximize influence and support business goals.
  • Develop strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to facilitate the achievement of objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and achieve business plan targets.
  • Participate actively in shaping and developing strategy, knowledge, and best practices within the team.
  • Promote the department, division, and company brand positively to leverage brand equity effectively.
  • Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements to meet obligations.
  • Maintain underwriting standards, instructions, and best practices to minimize risk and enhance efficiency.
  • Stay updated on market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to operate effectively.
  • Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviors and management best practice to support the achievement of business goals.
About You:
  • Proven experience in the property insurance market, demonstrating a strong understanding of industry dynamics.
  • Commercial acumen to grasp key profit drivers and maximize long-term wealth for shareholders.
  • Intermediate proficiency in relevant software, including Excel and other departmental tools.
  • Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong negotiating skills with an innovative approach to underwriting and program design.
Why QBE?

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.

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future.

At My Best - QBE Benefits:
  • 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
  • Flexible working opportunities open to all, including part-time, job share, and compressed hours.
  • Pension plan with employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
  • Fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and your family.
  • 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or how you become a parent.
  • Request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
  • Cycle-to-Work scheme 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.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen

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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