Underwriter - Reinsurance, Property

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Property Treaty underwriter to join a high‑performing and growing reinsurance team. The role offers exposure to North American and international property portfolios, working closely with senior underwriters, brokers and global partners to underwrite new business and renewals. You will play a key role in shaping portfolio performance, contributing to strategic decisions, and applying technical expertise to help underwrite profitably and sustainably. With strong analytical support, access to leading brokers, and the opportunity to broaden experience across territories, this role is well suited to an underwriter looking to deepen their technical capability while making a meaningful impact on portfolio outcomes. About QBE At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. QBE Re is a global reinsurer operating through seven offices and writing USD 3bn+ of Gross Written Premium. We offer a full product suite to our clients and look to build deep and long-lasting relationships. We sit within QBE Group which is 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: Contribute to the delivery of the annual portfolio business plan, applying sound judgement to underwriting decisions in line with wider strategic objectives Support portfolio planning through research, analysis and project work, helping inform underwriting and growth decisions Ensure full compliance with all legal, regulatory and governance requirements, maintaining the highest underwriting standards Apply underwriting guidelines, standards and best practice to optimise risk selection, efficiency and portfolio performance Support accurate risk recording, monitoring and reporting, contributing to strong data quality and control Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with brokers, customers, business partners and internal stakeholders to maximise influence and outcomes Develop a strong understanding of market dynamics and underwriting cycles to operate effectively in changing market conditions Play an active role in achieving business objectives, including negotiating rates, terms and conditions, managing renewals and new business, and ensuring contract certainty Participate in ongoing portfolio review and performance analysis, identifying trends, opportunities and areas for corrective action Contribute to aggregate management and peer review processes, promoting technical excellence, consistency and continuous improvement About You: Experience within property treaty reinsurance gained in an underwriting or broking capacity. Strong technical capability, including confident use of Excel, databases and relevant underwriting or departmental systems. Practical understanding of catastrophe modelling and loss models, with experience using risk profiling, pricing tools and platforms such as RMS/Verisk. Sound knowledge of UK legal and regulatory requirements, including FCA and Lloyd's frameworks, and how these apply in a reinsurance context. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders, demonstrating effective stakeholder management and clear communication. Highly organised with strong analytical, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills, able to underwrite effectively in a fast-paced and evolving market. Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.