Job Description

Primary Details Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeAssistant Underwriter xe2x80x93 FI
London, with hybrid workingWe currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter within our FI (Financial Institutions) team.This is a great opportunity to join a team with long-standing, successful client relationships and define your career within FI underwriting. Surrounded by supportive, experienced colleagues this market-facing role will provide full exposure across the underwriting lifecycle.Your new role

• Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
• Contribute to the recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to increase exposure in the market.
• 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 compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines | contributing to the business plan and objectives | Support credit control in payment collection
• Apply the reinsurance programme to minimize the susceptibility to unknown risks
• Contribute to the planning process through research and project work
• Participate in meetings to support the development of strategy, share knowledge and best practice

About you

• Experience in Underwriting or Underwriting support, ideally within Financial Lines.
• Good technical, analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Intermediate level understanding of relevant software including Excel and other departmental software packages
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships
• Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements

Why QBE? At My BestAt QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, thatxe2x80x99s why we have created xe2x80x9cAt My Bestxe2x80x9d. Itxe2x80x99s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnxe2x80x99t 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. Itxe2x80x99s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.Wexe2x80x99re an international insurer thatxe2x80x99s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whatxe2x80x99s around the corner, but at QBE wexe2x80x99re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future xe2x80x93 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 ( ).With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, wexe2x80x99re 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 ourAt My Best - QBE BenefitsYou are more than your work xe2x80x93 and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. 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.

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