Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Underwriter – Construction
Role Highlights
* London/Chelmsford, with hybrid working
* This is an exciting opportunity to truly develop the portfolio and build out new business opportunities.
The Opportunity
We are currently hiring for a Construction Underwriter to join our well‑established underwriting team and build out the Construction portfolio across the South‑East region.
Our Construction and Engineering team provides insurance for some of the UK’s largest contractors and major UK and European projects. We cover a broad spectrum of construction risks, from building works and machinery installation to complex civil engineering projects.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your own subject‑matter expertise to further develop your Underwriting career.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
* Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximise influence.
* Participate fully and use your expertise to shape and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice.
* Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage.
* Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
* Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
* Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market‑cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately.
About you
* Thorough understanding of CAR, EAR and Contractors Plant insurance.
* Good understanding of the opportunities and challenges within the UK construction industry.
* Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
* Capability to analyse and interpret data.
* Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
* 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.
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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