Location: London
Type: Permanent, full time
Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
QBE is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our growing London Trade Finance Solutions Team, with responsibility for underwriting and managing complex Non‑Payment Insurance risks across short and medium‑term trade finance structures.
We are looking for an individual with strong experience in financial and corporate credit analysis, and demonstrable exposure to short and long‑term trade finance and structured financing facilities provided by banks and financial institutions to corporate clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional to further develop their technical expertise, portfolio ownership, and market profile within a specialist credit and trade finance underwriting team.
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
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 QBE’s 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 Non‑Payment Insurance and trade finance‑related credit structures.
Deep understanding and experience of corporate credit analysis
Excellent communicator, confident decision‑maker, 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 long‑term 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 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.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Coaching for success, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Risk Management, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 19/03/2026 11:59 PMHow 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.