Assistant Underwriter

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom QBE Full time

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Assistant Underwriter - Marine, Transportation & Logistics

Following sustained and projected growth we have a newly created Assistant Underwriter role within our Marine department, working within Transportation & Logistics. Underwriting across Lloyd’s and company business, with a worldwide remit, this book is growing and building out the existing appetite to broaden our ports and terminals focus. This is a great opportunity to join a team with long-standing, successful client relationships and define your career within Marine. Surrounded by supportive, experienced colleagues this market-facing role will provide full exposure across the underwriting lifecycle, including attending broker meetings and Lloyd’s. We are keen to speak with insurance professionals open to making their next internal move

Your responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:

- Follow the annual business plan for the portfolio and its context to be able to make decisions appropriately
- Contribute, as required, to the planning process through research and project work
- Participate in meetings, as required, to support the development of strategy, share knowledge and best practice
- Support the promotion of the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximize brand leverage
- Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
- Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
- Contribute to the recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to increase exposure in the market.
- Develop relationships in line with the business plan to support the achievement of business objectives.
- Develop knowledge of market dynamics and market cycles to be able to support business performance.
- Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and delegated underwriting authority to meet business objectives, referring as required, including: | negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business | ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines | contributing to the business plan and objectives | Support credit control in payment collection
- Support the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress towards business objectives
- Make entries, as required, properly and promptly on EO systems to ensure accuracy of data, in relation to: | Underwriting | Aggregate exposures
- Support the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence

You will need to be able to display you have the following skillset and experience:

- Previous experience required, preferably within an Underwriting capacity - very open on product line, marine knowledge is not required
- 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 team player with the ability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships
- Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements
- Good technical, analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends

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. 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.

About QBE

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 beneficia

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