Assistant Underwriter Casualty

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Assistant Underwriter Casualty
 

About QBE   

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.   

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re 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, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and 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
• 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, click  Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations

Awards & Recognition 

We value our employee’s 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 and let’s make it happen! 

If you’re 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, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Research Analysis, 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.