Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

To provide efficient and effective, technical and administrative support to an underwriting team

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

Are you passionate about working for one of the world’s largest insurers that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career and with offices in 28 countries?

Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks. Today, we employ more than 13,000 people around the world.

 UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT

Your new role

Awareness and understanding of the annual business plan for the respective business unitComply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are metAdhere to underwriting standards and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency in line with process control time framesContribute to recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy, good practice and adherence to relevant performance standards (as prescribed by quality review processDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, extended service team, customers and brokers to be able to work collaboratively and effectivelyEnsure accurate underwriting data is captured on systems to minimize risk and ensure high quality output of informationPrepare documents to ensure that appropriate records are established and accuracy of records is maintainedConduct research and prepare reports and back up information to support the team to assist the business planning processAssist with the production of management information statistics and reports to support the business planning processSupport underwriting through general administration to ensure delivery of a professional serviceWork collaboratively with colleagues to deliver superior service standards as part of the extended service team

About you

Previous experience in underwriting assistant roleGood organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlinesA team player with great communication skillsCommercially awareWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and AccessFlexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirementsAccuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred knowledge:

Basic understanding of class specific underwriting knowledgeStrong understanding of defined process standardsExperience to insurance environment.

At QBE, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all emloyees. Our positions are open to individual with disabilities, and we actively promote inclusion and diversity in our workplace.

Tu nuevo rol

Comprender y apoyar el plan de negocio anual de la unidad de negocio correspondienteCumplir con todos los requisitos legales y regulatorios para asegurar el cumplimiento de las obligacionesSeguir los estándares de suscripción y buenas prácticas para minimizar riesgos y maximizar la eficiencia dentro de los plazos establecidosContribuir al registro y medición de riesgos para asegurar precisión, buenas prácticas y cumplimiento con los estándares de rendimiento relevantes (según lo prescrito por el proceso de revisión de calidad)Desarrollar y mantener relaciones de trabajo efectivas con stakeholders internos y externos, incluidos colegas, equipo de servicio extendido, clientes y corredores para poder trabajar de manera colaborativa y efectivaAsegurar que los datos de suscripción se capturen con precisión en los sistemas para minimizar riesgos y asegurar una salida de información de alta calidadPreparar documentos para asegurar que se establezcan registros apropiados y se mantenga la precisión de los registrosRealizar investigaciones y preparar informes e información de respaldo para apoyar al equipo en el proceso de planificación del negocioAyudar en la producción de estadísticas e informes de información de gestión para apoyar el proceso de planificación del negocioApoyar la suscripción a través de la administración general para asegurar la entrega de un servicio profesionalTrabajar en colaboración con colegas para ofrecer estándares de servicio superiores como parte del equipo de servicio extendido

Sobre ti / Tu perfil

Experiencia previa en un rol similarBuenas habilidades de organización con la capacidad de cumplir con plazosCapacidad para trabajar en equipo y excelentes habilidades de comunicaciónComprensión y conocimiento del entorno comercialConocimientos prácticos de Microsoft Word, Excel y OutlookEnfoque flexible y capacidad para reconocer y adaptarse a los requisitos comerciales cambiantesAtención meticulosa a los detalles y precisiónConocimientos básicos sobre la suscripciónExperiencia en el área de seguros

En QBE, nos dedicamos a crear un entorno inclusivo para todos los empleados. Nuestros puestos están abiertos a personas con discapacidades y promovemos activamente la inclusión y la diversidad en nuestro lugar de trabajo.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.   

  

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.   

  

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).  

  

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.   

  

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.  

    

QBE Awards   

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;   

  

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  

  

Inclusion of Diversity  

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.  We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page  

  

Accessibility   

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.  

  

ESG & Sustainability  

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.  Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report   

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.   

 We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?   

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!   

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, 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.