Motor Underwriter
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Job Summary
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeMotor Underwriter
Role Highlights
London with hybrid working
This is an exciting opportunity to truly develop the portfolio and build out new business opportunities
We empower our Underwriters to use their subject matter expertise and experience
The Opportunity
Due to an internal move we have an opportunity for an experienced Underwriter to join our Commercial Motor team in London.
This post focuses on new and existing business across a broad range of clients. This broker facing customer focused role provides a brilliant opportunity to truly develop the portfolio and build out new business opportunities across our London and SE region portfolios.
With exposure across complex technical risks we empower our Underwriters to use their subject matter expertise and experience.
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact.Itsan exciting time.Werebuilding 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 teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand 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
- Develop relationships in line with the Business Plan to support the achievement of business objectives
- Understand and comply with QBE reinsurance strategy to minimise risk and deliver business plan objectives
- 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
- 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
- Underwriting Expertise: Proven experience in Motor underwriting within the insurance industry.
- Commercial Insight: Strong understanding of profit drivers and strategic decision-making to support long-term growth.
- Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and underwriting tools with the ability to analyse data and modelled results.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Solid grasp of legal regulatory and risk profiling requirements.
- Influential Leadership: Ability to lead by example influence others and negotiate effectively.
- Organisational Strength: Excellent prioritisation interpersonal and programme design skills.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a yearwith theoptionto buy up to 2additionaldays.
Flexible working-balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job share and compressed hours.
Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
To learn more about benefits of working with us clickRewarding 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: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner:
- Parental Policies Award
To learn more about our achievements click Awards & Recognitions - QBE European Operations
Apply now andletsmake it happen!
Ifyourelooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Critical Thinking Customer Service Customer Value Management Detail-Oriented Financial Advising Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Portfolio Management Process Improvements Professional Networking Risk Management Stakeholder Management Strategic 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.
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Computer Skills
- Fraud
- Math
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Financial Analysis
- negotiation
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.
