Underwriting Assistant

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee

Underwriting Assistant

12 months fixed term contract

Leeds

QBE has grown and evolved to become an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant, and we know our people are at the centre of our success. That’s why we’re focused on giving our people everything they need to perform at their best and achieve their career aspirations.  

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Underwriting Assistant to support our experienced, market-leading Underwriting team in Leeds.  This role will provide the opportunity to work in an exciting and ever evolving space. Our underwriters write company business, and you will support them by providing efficient and effective support and administrative duties. 

Your new role:

• Assisting our Underwriters by providing information and support to allow them to negotiate rates, terms and conditions for new and existing business.
• Building and developing strong relationships with your stakeholders, including Underwriters and other members of the wider team.
• Being aware of the annual business plan and its context so that you can make decisions and prioritise appropriately.
• Positively promote the department, division, and company to maximise brand leverage.
• Adhere to underwriting standards, legal requirements and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
• Keep abreast of market trends and demonstrate market cycle awareness.

About you:

• Some insurance experience already either in Underwriting support, Claims or working for a Brokers
• Good organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• A team player with great communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

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 with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Ra

QBE Management Services (UK) Limited

Leeds