Assistant Underwriter

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeTo underwrite business and support an Underwriting team in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority
Assistant Underwriter
(
Glasgow
/ Home Working)
We have an Assistant
Underwriter
role joining our
Casualty Team based in Glasgow.
As an
Assistant Underwriter
you will play a crucial role in
developing business within the team. Your role will involve a combination of renewal management, new business quote
management ,
looking at pipeline and seeking out opportunities to the wider business whilst liaising with broker panels and attending meetings.
With hybrid office working and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, you will be working in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment. We’re the down-to-earth, international insurer that is neither too big nor small, so you can make a real impact!
About the role
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
Apply the reinsurance programme to minimize the susceptibility to unknown risks
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 production and issue of contract certainty documentation (
non Lloyds
) | ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines | contributing to the business plan and objectives | Support credit control in payment collection
About you
A high level
of numeracy and literacy with proven organizational and analytical skills
Ability to prioritise work to demanding deadlines; adaptable to changing
priorities
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Problem solving skills
demonstrating
tenacity in handling and resolving
queries
Understanding of Word,
Excel
and other departmental software packages
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 - because we know
it’s
not just what we do that matters,
it’s
how we do it that makes the difference
.
In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.
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.
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
We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and
transparent
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 helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance.
QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world’s leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor’s A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE’s gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion.
As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property,
casualty
and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small,
medium
and large customer base.
To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit
our
careers website
.
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.
Application Close Date: 21/02/2024 11:59 PMHow 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. About UsWe are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.
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