Underwriter Motor Trade
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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeUnderwriter Motor Trade
Role Highlights
Leeds 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
We are hiring for an experienced Underwriter to join our well-established Motor Trade team.
Our motor trade product across the UK has grown significantly and we are looking for an additional Underwriter to maintain this development for the Northern region. With large premiums a wide appetite and clear underwriting strategy this is a brilliant opportunity to join an empowered supportive team.
This is for the perfect role for an empowered Motor Trade Underwriter with good technical skills sound business acumen and the ability to identify customer solutions and make sound underwiring decisions to achieve business plan objectives.
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 exciting 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 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
- 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
- Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
- Adhere to underwriting standards instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency
- 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 may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About You
- Experience in UK motor trade underwriting
- Ability to negotiate effectively to secure and retain new and existing motor trade business using a toolbox of trading levers and achieving excellent outcomes.
- Motor Trade product technical experience preferable with larger premium spend clients 50k
- A market knowledge of the North region with good intermediary relationships.
- The ability to work collaboratively with a specialist UK motor trade team in addition with risk solutions claims management and operational support teams
- Commercial ability to understand the key profit drivers to maximise long term wealth for our shareholders
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.
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Skills:
Analytical Thinking Business Management Communication Critical Thinking Customer Service Detail-Oriented Financial Products Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Negotiation Policy Development Portfolio Management 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.
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.
