Underwriter - Construction

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Underwriter – Construction

Manchester, hybrid working

The Opportunity

We are currently hiring for an Underwriter to join our Construction Underwriting team based in Manchester. 

The QBE Construction and Engineering team insure some of the largest contractors in the UK, along with offering specific insurance for large UK and European construction projects. We have an appetite to insure a wide range of risks across the construction sector, ranging from the construction of buildings, to the installation of machinery, through to heavier civil engineering works.  

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 new role

• Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the respective business unit by making appropriate decisions.
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
• Ensure the recording and measurement of insurance risks, to ensure accuracy and good practice.
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximise influence and achieve business objectives.
• Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through identifying and implementing appropriate learning and development activities
• Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
• Develop knowledge of market dynamics and market cycles to be able to support business performance.
• Motivate and coach team members to ensure the relevant knowledge and expertise is shared for their continuing personal and professional development.

About you

• Thorough understanding of class specific underwriting and reinsurance knowledge
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Capability to analyse and interpret data
• Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the construction industry

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 - because we know it’s not just what we do that matters, it’s 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.

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

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include. 

Employer of the Year 2022Winner – Insurance Insider

British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award 

Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year 

Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response  

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year 

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’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent.

Inclusion of Diversity

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.

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.