Senior Underwriter – Financial Institutions; FI

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Time Type:
Full time

Worker Type:
Employee

Senior Underwriter – Financial Institutions (FI)

• London, with hybrid working
• Enhance your career in an exciting and ever‑changing environment

QBE is hiring a Senior Underwriter within our Financial Institutions Underwriting team. The role focuses on banks, insurance companies and asset managers with territory coverage across the UK, EUR, AUS and CAN. It is a dynamic, market‑driven position where you will grow and develop client and broker relationships across our global book of business.

• Underwrite insurance risks in line with the Business Plan and exercise personal authority to meet business objectives
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers and colleagues, to maximise influence and support business goals
• Develop strategic relationships aligned with the Business Plan to facilitate objective achievement
• Ensure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and meet business plan targets
• Participate actively in shaping and developing strategy, knowledge and best practices within the team
• Maintain underwriting standards, instructions and best practices to minimise risk and enhance efficiency
• Stay updated on market dynamics and demonstrate market‑cycle awareness to operate effectively
• Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice to support business goals

• Previous FI underwriting experience
• Commercial acumen to grasp key profit drivers and maximise long‑term wealth for shareholders
• Intermediate proficiency in relevant software, including Excel and departmental tools
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days
• Flexible working – balanced work and life, including part‑time, job share and compressed hours
• Pension plan with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary

Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.