Underwriting Assistant
Underwriting Assistant
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Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeLeveraging our deep expertise and insights QBE offers commercial personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks. Today we employ more than 13000 people around the world.
QBE Europe SA/NV is headquartered in Brussels and while we are international in our outlook we are also proudly local in our operations with our Nordics offices in Copenhagen and Stockholm.
With our comprehensive product offering and underwriting expertise we are able to cover a wide range of business risks helping our clients to identify them and minimise their exposure.
If you are looking to progress your career within insurance and want to be part of a successful organisation with strong growth ambitions then read on.
The opportunity:
Were looking for a proactive and detailoriented Underwriting Assistant to join our team! In this role youll support the Underwriting Division with key administrative tasks ensuring topnotch service and timely delivery.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Be aware of the annual business plan for the Underwriting Division/s your role supports
- Support underwriting through general administration to ensure delivery of a professional service within agreed turnaround times.
- Input data accurately on relevant internal and external systems to maintain correct and up to date information.
- Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Respond to broker/client requests in accordance with service standards to provide an excellent customer focus
- Prepare relevant reports and back up information to support the team to assist the business.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver superior service standards as part of the extended service team
- Deal with all Credit Control and Underwriting queries within agreed timescales
Your Profile:
Preferred Competencies/Skills:
- Solid verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English are required.
- Flexible approach with the ability to recognize and adapt to changing business requirements.
- A good level of numeracy and literacy.
- Strong team player with the capability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service.
- Comfortable working with multiple systems managing both speed and accuracy.
Preferred Knowledge:
- Understanding of the departments operations and individual team roles.
- Knowledge of QBE structures and activities.
- Proficient in MS Office applications including Word and Excel.
At QBE we see our employees as our most valuable asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of our employees. Our goal is to provide an attractive and interesting workplace as we seek to attract and retain the best employees.
Why QBE At My Best
At QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best thats why we have created At My Best. Its our connection our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt 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. Its in the culture of our business our QBE DNA to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.
Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were 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 more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are downtoearth passionate and kind.
To find out more about why you should work for QBE visit our careers website.
QBE Awards
Some of the awards 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 5Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5Star 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 5Star 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 Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page
Accessibility
Here at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.
ESG & Sustainability
At QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a netzero economy enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBEs sustainability targets including our netzero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets and our awardwinning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report
What nextIf you have a passion to contribute to QBEs vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too
APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Business Management Collaboration Tools Communication Critical Thinking Decision Making Financial Advising Financial Products Intentional collaboration Managing performance Portfolio Management Problem Solving Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder ManagementHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Employment Type
Full-Time
