Commercial Insurance Underwriter

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom QBE Insurance Full time

Time Type: Full time


Underwriter - Property and Package



Permanent (Hybrid)



In this role, y ou'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.


Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives
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
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
Use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models
At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. 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







That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. 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.



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."



QBE's European Operations, which accounts for over 27% of QBE Group turnover, is a leading specialist in London market and European commercial lines business. Active in both the Lloyd's and company market, QBE offers considerable diversity to the broking community. We are a socially responsible company and give our customers the ability to invest a portion of their premiums in environmentally and socially beneficial projects.


Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - 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"



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."


Join us in shaping the future of insurance and protecting what matters most to our clients



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