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SalaryTime Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Assistant Underwriter - Property & Casualty
Following sustained and continued growth we have a newly created role for an Assistant Underwriter to join our Bristol Office. Part of our growing, successful specialist contractors combined DUA facility you'll support Property and Casualty underwriting across a broad range of sectors for UK clients. Your role will support the team in underwriting business in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority. Providing full support and training from experienced colleagues this is a great opportunity to either continue or start your underwriting career!
Your new role
- To provide efficient and effective, technical and general Underwriting support to the team
- Awareness and understanding of the annual business plan for the respective business unit
- Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
- Adhere to underwriting standards and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency inline with process control time frame
- Contribute to recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy, good practice and adherence to relevant performance standards (as prescribed by quality review process
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, extended service team, customers and brokers to be able to work collaboratively and effectively
- Ensure accurate underwriting data is captured on systems to minimize risk and ensure high quality output of information
- Complete foundation Underwriting tasks in support of Senior Members of the team
- Prepare documents to ensure that appropriate records are established and accuracy of records is maintained
- Conduct research and prepare reports and back up information to support the team to assist the business planning process
- Assist with the production of management information statistics and reports to support the business planning process
- Work within the underwriting team to deliver the agreed strategy and professional service at all times
- Experience within the insurance industry, preferably commercial, whether that's underwriting, claims, operational or related areas
- Clear organisational and prioritisation skills coupled with good analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills - demonstrates tenacity in handling and resolving queries
- Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages
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 beneficial projects.
Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;"
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. "
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 NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
