Underwriter Construction

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.. This role involves underwriting complex new businesses and offering specialist advice. Additionally the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships applying technical expertise contributing to business results staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.

Underwriter Construction

Role Highlights

Birmingham with hybrid working

This is an exciting opportunity to truly develop the portfolio and build out new business opportunities

The Opportunity

We are currently hiring for aConstructionUnderwriter to join ourwell-established underwritingteam based inBirminghamand contribute tosupporting the widerConstructionteam across all of QBEs UK offices.

OurConstruction and Engineering team provides insurance for some of the UKs largest contractors and major UK and European projects. We cover a broad spectrum of construction risks from building works and machinery installation to complex civil engineering projects.

This isa great opportunityto be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your own subject matterexpertiseto further develop your Underwriting career.

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 risksin accordance withthe Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives

Build andmaintainstrong relationships with stakeholders including customers brokers businesspartnersand colleagues to maximise influence

Participate fully and use yourexpertiseto shape and develop strategyknowledgeand best practice

Positively promote the departmentdivisionand company as a wholein order tomaximise brand leverage

Comply withall legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met

Adhere to underwriting standardsinstructionsand good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency

Actively keep abreast of market dynamics anddemonstratemarket cycle awareness to be able tooperateeffectively 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

Thorough understanding of CAREARand Contractors Plant insurance

Good understanding of the opportunities and challenges within the UK construction industry

Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

Capability to analyse and interpret data

Intermediate level understanding of relevant software including Excel and other departmental software packages.

Good verbal and written communication 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 allthis 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: 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

To learn more about our achievements clickhere

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 Business Management Communication Critical Thinking Customer Service Financial Modeling Financial Products Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Negotiation Problem Solving Risk Appetite Risk Management Stakeholder Management

How 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.

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe purpose of this role is to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.. This role involves underwriting comp...