Senior Underwriter or Underwriter – Trade Credit (New Business

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Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Do you have Trade Credit experience and a passion for winning and developing new business opportunities?

We're looking for a Senior Underwriter or Underwriter to join our growing Trade Credit team, playing a key role in driving profitable growth across our new business portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly specialist market, build strong broker relationships, and influence the continued success of a dynamic and expanding business.

Candidates applying for this role should be aware that QBE has announced it is selling its global trade credit and surety business to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. It is likely therefore that any successful candidate will commence employment with Swiss Re rather than QBE. Swiss Re will fully participate in the recruitment process

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing and underwriting new business opportunities in line with our business plan and risk appetite. You'll work closely with brokers, customers, and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, deliver tailored trade credit solutions, and contribute to portfolio growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and underwriting new business submissions across the Trade Credit portfolio.
• Delivering profitable growth through achieving individual and team sales objectives.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, customers, business partners, and colleagues.
• Providing technical underwriting expertise to support business development and trading activity.
• Representing the business in the market and helping to strengthen our reputation and brand presence.
• Contributing to business planning and portfolio management activities.
• Continuously developing your technical expertise and market knowledge.

We're looking for a commercially minded underwriting professional who combines good technical trade credit knowledge with excellent relationship-building and business development skills.

• Proven experience within the Credit Insurance market, with good knowledge of Trade Credit
• A successful track record in new business development and commercial underwriting.
• Clear broker development, presentation, and influencing skills.
• The ability to identify opportunities, manage pipelines effectively, and prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Modeling, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Performance Management (PM), Prioritisation, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

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