Senior Underwriter US Casualty
Job Summary
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeSenior Underwriter - US Casualty
London/Hybrid Permanent
Following internal promotion our International Casualty team have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Underwriter focusing on US Casualty business. You will play a key role in maintaining momentum within a wellestablished and growing book providing confidence and reassurance to brokers while contributing to the profitable development of our US Casualty offering.
Working closely with senior underwriting leadership this is a highly visible role with genuine scope to shape underwriting outcomes deepen broker relationships and further develop your market profile within a collaborative underwritingled environment.
Your New Role
- Underwrite US Casualty risks in line with the business plan underwriting strategy and personal authority levels
- Manage and develop strong broker and client relationships acting as a trusted and credible market presence
- Contribute to the profitable growth and ongoing performance of the US Casualty portfolio
- Support and mentor junior members of the underwriting team sharing technical expertise and market insight
- Ensure adherence to underwriting standards controls and all legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain market and cycle awareness to drive informed underwriting decisions
- Actively contribute to the development of underwriting strategy best practice and knowledge sharing across the team
- Represent QBE positively in the market promoting the International Casualty brand and value proposition
About You
- Proven experience underwriting US Casualty business gained within International or London Market context
- Clear technical underwriting capability with sound judgement and commercial acumen
- Experience operating with autonomy while collaborating effectively within a wider underwriting team
- Excellent communication influencing and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and collegiate mindset with a willingness to support team development and knowledge sharing
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
Were an international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which means were big enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact. Its an exciting time. Were building 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 team youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind.
Your new role
This role supports business strategy through ownership of underwriting decisions development of broker and client relationships and active management of portfolio profitability and risk.
Key responsibilities involve generating new business retaining renewals and ensuring the overall profitability of a specific designated book of business within QBEs Specialty Credit and Trade Finance portfolio.
- Support the development of the annual business plan for the portfolio and ensure delivery of the plan.
- Establish strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including customers brokers business partners and colleagues to maximise influence and achieve business objectives.
- Underwrite complex credit risks in accordance with the business plan and the agreed risk appetite.
- Act as a technical expert to support the identification of issues and opportunities.
- Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives.
- Contribute to the peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence.
- Apply the Reinsurance Strategy to safeguard the portfolio.
- Adhere to underwriting standards instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
- Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through identifying and implementing appropriate learning and development activities.
- Manage resources across the team to ensure business requirements are achieved.
About you
- Significant experience within the Credit Insurance market with strong technical knowledge of NonPayment Insurance and trade financerelated credit structures.
- Deep understanding and experience of corporate credit analysis
- Excellent communicator confident decisionmaker and effective negotiator able to balance commercial objectives with disciplined credit judgement.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a complex underwriting pipeline and competing priorities.
- A desire to continue developing a longterm career within specialist credit and trade finance underwriting.
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.
- Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
- Private medical insurance we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
- Short term remote work abroad-you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
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
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
To learn more about our achievements clickhere
Apply now and lets make it happen!
If youre looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Business Management Coaching for success Critical Thinking Decision Making Detail-Oriented Influencing Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Navigating ambiguity Policy Development Prioritization 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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.