Underwriter - Property and Package

The opportunity:

QBE are hiring for an Underwriter to join our well-established and experienced Property and Package team based in Manchester.  We are keen to speak with Property (or Property & Casualty) professionals looking to make their next move!  

In this role, you'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.

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 Role:  

• Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximise influence 
• Participate fully and use your expertise to shape and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice 
• 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 
• Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately 

About You: 

• Experience within the Property, P&P or P&C underwriting space 
• 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 
• Excellent organizational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills 
• Good negotiating skills, innovative in underwriting approach and programme design 
• Use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models 

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

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.

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.   

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 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  

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!

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.