Insurance Risk Senior Manager

Insurance Risk Manager – Group Insurance Risk (12 month Fixed Term Contract) 

• Location: London 

• 12 month maternity cover

• Exposure to global underwriting, reinsurance, catastrophe and accumulation risk 

• Happy to talk flexible working 

Looking to broaden your exposure beyond a single line of business and gain a truly global view of insurance risk? 

This is a unique opportunity to join QBE’s Group Insurance Risk team on a 12month fixed term contract, providing second line of defence oversight across a diverse international portfolio. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders in underwriting, pricing, reinsurance and catastrophe risk, influencing risk outcomes at a Group level while deepening your understanding of how a global insurer operates. 

Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE 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.    

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. 

Your new role  

As an Insurance Risk Manager within Group Risk, you’ll provide second line oversight of insurance risks across the QBE Group, supporting effective decision making and strong risk governance. 

Reporting into the Group Head of Insurance Risk and working as part of a growing, globally distributed team (London and Sydney), you’ll partner closely with underwriting, pricing, reinsurance and catastrophe specialists. The role offers broad exposure across insurance risk rather than deep technical ownership of a single area, making it ideal for someone looking to expand their perspective. 

Key aspects of the role include: 

• Providing independent second line oversight and challenge across insurance processes, controls and risks 

• Identifying emerging risk issues early and supporting the first line to implement effective remedial actions 

• Leading insurance risk stress and scenario testing and contributing to business planning activities 

• Supporting and reviewing risk appetite statements, RCSAs and management assurance processes 

• Running and contributing to insurance risk forums and deep dive reviews across global functions, including reinsurance and accumulation risk 

• Using data, metrics and analytics to identify key risk themes and trends 

About you   

We’re open to candidates from a range of backgrounds who can bring strong insurance knowledge and a collaborative, curious mindset. You may come from risk, underwriting, reinsurance, claims or consulting. 

You’ll likely bring: 

• Strong understanding of insurance and/or risk, gained in a first line or risk role within insurance or reinsurance 

• The ability to engage confidently with underwriting, pricing, reinsurance and catastrophe stakeholders 

• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry best practice in insurance risk management 

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills 

• A pragmatic, inquisitive approach with the confidence to provide robust but constructive challenge 

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 year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.    

• 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, 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   

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee 

To learn more about our achievements, click 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.   

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