Senior Underwriter - Financial Institutions (FI)

About the role

QBE are currently hiring for a Senior Underwriter within our Financial Institutions Underwriting team. With a focus on banks, insurance companies and asset managers, our territory coverage includes UK, EUR, AUS and CAN. This is an exciting and dynamic market facing role in an underwriting led business where you will grow and develop client and broker relationships across our global book of business. We are in a key growth phase and keen to connect with FI professionals open to a move. 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 alignment with the Business Plan and personal authority to achieve business objectives Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers, and colleagues, to maximize influence and support business goals Develop strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to facilitate the achievement of objectives Ensure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and achieve business plan targets Participate actively in shaping and developing strategy, knowledge, and best practices within the team. Maintain underwriting standards, instructions, and best practices to minimise risk and enhance efficiency Stay updated on market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to operate effectively Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice so as to support the achievement of business goals About you: Previous FI underwriting experience Commercial acumen to grasp key profit drivers and maximize long-term wealth for shareholders Intermediate proficiency in relevant software, including Excel and other departmental tools Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and interpersonal skills