Underwriter

About the role

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. About QBE At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. We're an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries - which means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It's an exciting time. We're building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. Your New 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 Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion. 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 organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills Good negotiating skills, innovative in underwriting approach and programme design