Senior Underwriter Casualty

Senior Underwriter Casualty

About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

Were an international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which means were big enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact. Its an exciting time. Were 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 youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind.

The opportunity:
As a Senior Casualty Underwriter you will take ownership of a complex portfolio driving underwriting strategy profitability and client engagement. You will act as a senior technical expert influencing business decisions and supporting the development of the Casualty line within a growing and evolving market context.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to QBEs expansion by developing new business opportunities strengthening broker relationships and enhancing underwriting excellence.

Your new role:

Key responsibilities involve generating new business retaining renewals and ensuring the overall profitability of a specific designated book of business within QBEs Casualty portfolio.

• Support the development of the annual business plan for the Casualty portfolio and ensure delivery of the plan.
• Underwrite complex and high-value Casualty risks in line with QBEs risk appetite and strategic objectives.
• Establish strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including customers brokers business partners and colleagues to maximise influence and achieve business objectives.
• Act as a senior technical expert to support the identification of issues and opportunities.
• Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives.
• Contribute to the peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence.
• Apply the Reinsurance Strategy to safeguard the portfolio.
• Adhere to underwriting standards instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
• Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through identifying and implementing appropriate learning and development activities.
• Manage resources across the team to ensure business requirements are achieved.
  
  
  

About You

• Significant senior-level experience in the Casualty Insurance market with a proven track record of underwriting complex risks.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk selection and profitability.
• Recognised technical expertise with the ability to act as a reference point within the team.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills with brokers and clients.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced complex environment.
• Ability to manage a substantial and complex underwriting pipeline.
• Fluent English and German are mandatory (both written and spoken).
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Motivation to contribute to a growing business and actively support expansion initiatives.
  
  

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. To learn more about benefits of working with us click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations

Awards & Recognition
We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace Executive Director UK insurance
• 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
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
  
  

To learn more about our achievements click here

Apply now and lets make it happen!

If youre looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy click Apply today.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.