Assistant Underwriter

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The Opportunity

Join us and embark on a journey of growth and success. We have an Assistant Underwriter role joining our Motor Team based in Glasgow. As an Assistant Underwriter you will play a crucial role in developing business within the team. Your role will involve a combination of renewal management, new business quote management, looking at pipeline and seeking out opportunities to the wider business whilst liaising with broker panels and attending meetings.  

Your Role:

• 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 compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines | contributing to the business plan and objectives | Support credit control in payment collection.
• Participate in meetings, as required, to support the development of strategy, share knowledge and best practice.
• 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 minimise risk and maximize efficiency.
• Contribute to the recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice.
• Apply the reinsurance programme to minimise 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.

About You:

• Good organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• A team player with great communication skills.
• Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• The desire to learn and grow in your new role.
• A high level of numeracy and literacy with proven organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise work to demanding deadlines; adaptable to changing priorities Problem solving skills demonstrating tenacity in handling and resolving queries

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 - because we know it’s not just what we do that matters, it’s how we do it that makes the difference.  In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. 

At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. 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.  

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

Employer of the Year 2022Winner – Insurance Insider 

British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award? 

Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year? 

Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response?? 

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year? 

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 

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 know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.?