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Underwriter – QBE Portfolio Solutions QPS is continuing to grow at an exceptional rate and we have a newly created Underwriter role to join our London based team in the fastest growing underwriting division within QBE. With a global coverage across broker facilities, consortia / MGA platforms
and algorithmic underwriting across multiple product lines this is a brilliant opportunity to join an innovating and market-leading team. Our portfolio solutions offering has grown from a team of 1 to 12 in the past 5 years. We are looking to speak with underwriting
professionals with open market insurance, reinsurance or binders knowledge who are open to their next move into an innovative and evolving part of the insurance marketplace. Your new role Be instrumental in the review and analysis of the portfolio to ensure continued profitability throughout the market cycle and promote organic growth 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 Follow the annual business plan for the portfolio and its context to be able to make decisions appropriately 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 Underwriting experience either in an open market, reinsurance or binders capacity. Long tail experience is beneficial, however not essential. Clear ability to build rapport and credibility with varying stakeholders within a market-facing role Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to identify, manipulate and analyse large datasets. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to produce detailed reports at various levels Good organisation skills with ability to work to deadlines Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements Openness to working cross-class and learning new lines of business and ways of underwriting 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.?? We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable
a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.?? 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 (https://careers/flex-qbe/).? With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.?? To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.? At My Best - QBE Benefits ?? You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.? FOR UK ONLY: As well as the benefits below
we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!?? 30 days holiday a year
with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.? Flexible working
- balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.? Pension –
you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.? Private medical insurance
– we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.?? Family friendly policies
– we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.? Short term remote work abroad
- you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.? Sustainable investing
- we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing
more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.?
Cycle-to-Work
– benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.? To find out more visit our? Reward Page? QBE Awards ?? Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;?? AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner:
Network Management of the Year? Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024:
QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer? UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner:
Green Technology Innovation of the Year? Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner:
Parental Policies Award? Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023:
QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee You can view all our awards here? 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 are proud to have partnerships
Underwriter – QBE Portfolio Solutions QPS is continuing to grow at an exceptional rate and we have a newly created Underwriter role to join our London based team in the fastest growing underwriting division within QBE. With a global coverage across broker facilities, consortia / MGA platforms
and algorithmic underwriting across multiple product lines this is a brilliant opportunity to join an innovating and market-leading team. Our portfolio solutions offering has grown from a team of 1 to 12 in the past 5 years. We are looking to speak with underwriting
professionals with open market insurance, reinsurance or binders knowledge who are open to their next move into an innovative and evolving part of the insurance marketplace. Your new role Be instrumental in the review and analysis of the portfolio to ensure continued profitability throughout the market cycle and promote organic growth 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 Follow the annual business plan for the portfolio and its context to be able to make decisions appropriately 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 Underwriting experience either in an open market, reinsurance or binders capacity. Long tail experience is beneficial, however not essential. Clear ability to build rapport and credibility with varying stakeholders within a market-facing role Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to identify, manipulate and analyse large datasets. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to produce detailed reports at various levels Good organisation skills with ability to work to deadlines Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements Openness to working cross-class and learning new lines of business and ways of underwriting 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.?? We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable
a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.?? 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 (https://careers/flex-qbe/).? With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.?? To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.? At My Best - QBE Benefits ?? You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.? FOR UK ONLY: As well as the benefits below
we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!?? 30 days holiday a year
with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.? Flexible working
- balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.? Pension –
you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.? Private medical insurance
– we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.?? Family friendly policies
– we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.? Short term remote work abroad
- you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.? Sustainable investing
- we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing
more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.?
Cycle-to-Work
– benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.? To find out more visit our? Reward Page? QBE Awards ?? Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;?? AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner:
Network Management of the Year? Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024:
QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer? UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner:
Green Technology Innovation of the Year? Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner:
Parental Policies Award? Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023:
QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee You can view all our awards here? 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 are proud to have partnerships
