Assistant Underwriter - Political Violence

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Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee

Assistant Underwriter – Political Violence

Fenchurch Street, with hybrid working

We have a newly created role for an Assistant Underwriter to join our Political Violence team.  

The purpose of this role is to support Underwriters by providing technical expertise in reviewing and processing insurance applications, renewals, and endorsements to ensure compliance with company underwriting policies and guidelines.

This role will work closely with large data sets, using an investigative and analytical skillset to identify underwriting insights that support our ability to underwrite business. Surrounded by supportive, experienced colleagues this role will provide full exposure across the underwriting lifecycle.

Your new role

• Underwrite risks in line with business plans, delegated authority, and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate rates, terms, and conditions for new and existing business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal teams.
• Monitor and follow up on pending policy items and claims status.
• Support new submissions, buyer research, and underwriting model completion.
• Prepare binder and policy documents within set deadlines.
• Resolve escalated complaints promptly and professionally.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, systems, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with QBE policies and relevant legislation.
• Align decisions with the annual business plan for your portfolio.

About you

• Experience in Underwriting support including cat modelling and/or aggregation management
• A good understanding of global geopolitics and current affairs
• Experience in handling large volume data sets, investigating themes and identifying key data insights
• Data savvy with advanced data analytics
• Prior experience in managing external relationships with the ability to lead conversations
• An understanding of relevant software including Excel and other departmental software packages

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://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. 

At My Best - QBE Benefits  

You are more than your work – 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.  FOR UK ONLY: 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. 

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours. 

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.  

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent. 

Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad. 

Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own. 
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000. 

To find out more visit our  Reward Page 

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 Employe 

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 strateg

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