Overview
We empower our Underwriters to use their subject matter expertise and experience.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Underwriter to join our Motor Fleet team, based from Leeds. This broker-facing, customer-focused role provides a brilliant opportunity to develop the portfolio and build out new business opportunities. The role focuses on new and existing business across a broad range of clients, with exposure to complex, technical risks.
With exposure across complex, technical risks we empower our Underwriters to use their subject matter expertise and experience.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. We do it with a human touch. We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people across 26 countries — big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. We are building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. Your positive impact at work and in the world matters. As part of the QBE team, you’ll work with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
* Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and with the personal authority to meet business objectives
* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues to maximise influence
* Develop relationships in line with the Business Plan to support the achievement of business objectives
* Understand and comply with QBE reinsurance strategy to minimise risk and deliver business plan objectives
* Participate fully and use your expertise to shape and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice
* Positively promote the department, division and company to maximise brand leverage
* Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to operate effectively and appropriately
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About You
* Proven experience in Motor Fleet underwriting within the insurance industry
* Strong understanding of profit drivers and strategic decision-making to support long-term growth
* Proficiency in Excel and underwriting tools, with the ability to analyse data and modeled results
* Solid grasp of legal, regulatory, and risk profiling requirements
* Ability to lead by example, influence others, and negotiate effectively
* Broker-facing and keen to build relationships
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
* 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days
* Flexible working — balancing work and life with options such as part-time, job share and compressed hours
* Pension — you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, with employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewards and Recognition – QBE European Operations.
Awards & Recognition
We are proud of our recognitions:
* Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025 — Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year
* Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025 — Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
* Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 — Winner: Parental Policies Award
To learn more about our achievements, click Awards & Recognitions - QBE European Operations.
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, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, 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.
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