Assistant Underwriter Casualty
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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeAssistant Underwriter Casualty
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our 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 worldAspart of the QBE teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand kind.
The Opportunity:
This is a great opportunity to join QBE as an Assistant Underwriter Casualty supporting the underwriting of a diverse Casualty portfolio while developing strong technical commercial and market knowledge.
You will work closely with Underwriters brokers and internal stakeholders contributing to underwriting decisions portfolio management and strategic objectives. This role offers excellent exposure to the Casualty market and the chance to grow your underwriting career within a collaborative and international environment.
Your new role
- Follow the annual business plan for the Casualty portfolio and its context to be able to make decisions appropriately
- Contribute as required to the planning process through research and project work
- Participate in meetings as required to support the development of strategy share knowledge and best practice
- Support the promotion of the department division and company as a whole in order to maximize brand leverage
- Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
- Adhere to underwriting standards instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
- Contribute to the recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice
- Apply the reinsurance programme to minimize the susceptibility to unknown risks
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders including customers brokers business partners and colleagues to increase exposure in the market
- Develop relationships in line with the business plan to support the achievement of business objectives
- Develop knowledge of market dynamics and market cycles to be able to support business performance
- Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and delegated underwriting authority to meet business objectives referring as required including: negotiating rates terms and conditions for existing and new business ensuring production and issue of contract certainty documentation ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines contributing to the business plan and objectives Support credit control in payment collection
- Support the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress towards business objectives
- Make entries as required properly and promptly on EO systems to ensure accuracy of data in relation to: Underwriting Aggregate exposures
- Support the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence
About you
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong interest in underwriting and risk management. You enjoy working collaboratively and are keen to develop your technical and commercial skills within Casualty.
You will ideally bring:
- Understanding of class-specific underwriting including awareness of reinsurance programmes and Expected Profitability Analysis (EPA)
- Knowledge of relevant market conditions and trends
- Experience in Casualty underwriting or insurance is a strong plus
- Good understanding of underwriting processes controls and governance
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with underwriting systems and tools
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and other relevant software applications
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Fluency in German is mandatory for this position (minimum C1 level)
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
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 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
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
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 5-Star Employee
You can view all our awards here
Apply now andletsmake it happen!
Ifyourelooking for a career thatcombines yourexpertiseand your empathy click Applytoday.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Business Management Communication Critical Thinking Customer Service Decision Making Financial Advising Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Project Planning Regulatory Compliance Research Analysis Risk Management Stakeholder ManagementHow to Apply:
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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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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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.
