Senior Underwriter – Financial Institutions; FI

Senior Underwriter – Financial Institutions (FI)

Location:

London, hybrid working.
Time Type:
Full time.
Worker Type:
Employee.

• Underwrite insurance risks in alignment with the Business Plan and personal authority to achieve business objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers, and colleagues, to maximise influence and support business goals.
• Develop strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to facilitate the achievement of objectives.
• Ensure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and achieve 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 the achievement of 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 other 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 – part‑time, job share and compressed hours available.
• Pension – automatically enrolled, employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction.