Underwriter – Property D&F
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Job Summary
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeUnderwriter Property D&F
Role Highlights
London with hybrid working
Enhance your career in an exciting and ever-changing environment
The Opportunity
We currently have an opportunity for an Underwriter to join our growing D&F Property London based team.
In this role youll work in an underwriting-led culture that empowers our people values technical excellent and supports this market-facing trading role youll help shape and grow our D&F Property offering underwriting complex risks across international and specialty business.
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 new role
Underwrite Direct & Facultative Property risks with exposure to complex international business
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers brokers and colleagues to maximize influence and support business goals
Develop strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to facilitate the achievement of objectives
Ensure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and achieve business plan targets
Participate actively in shaping and developing strategy knowledge and best practices within the team.
Maintain underwriting standards instructions and best practices to minimise risk and enhance efficiency
Stay updated on market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to operate effectively
Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice so as to support the achievement of business goals
About you
Experience within Property Underwriting International or US
Deep technical understanding of Property wordings structures and programme design
Commercial acumen to grasp key profit drivers and maximise long-term wealth for shareholders
Intermediate proficiency in relevant software including Excel and other departmental tools
Excellent organisational prioritisation and interpersonal 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:
Business Management Collaboration Tools Commercial Acumen Communication Critical Thinking Decision Making Detail-Oriented Environmental Awareness Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Portfolio Management Regulatory Compliance 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.
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.
