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Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Underwriting Assistant – UK Casualty Role Highlights London based role with hybrid working Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment The Opportunity We have an opening for an experienced Underwriting Assistant with current/previous experience in Casualty, to join our UK Casualty team. This role will play a crucial role in providing technical and administrative support to our London South-East Underwriting team. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate underwriting data, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the underwriting process. You will also be given authority to write some renewal business, along with a good grasp and experience of underwriting operations is essential! With hybrid office working and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, you will be working in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment. We’re the down-to-earth, international insurer that is neither too big nor small, so you can make a real impact! Please note - Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 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: Assisting our Underwriters by providing information and support to allow them to negotiate rates, terms, and conditions for new and existing business. Support our Underwriters by taking responsibility for some renewal business, whilst reviewing risks and presenting your findings. Building and developing strong relationships with your stakeholders, including Underwriters, Brokers and other members of the wider team. Being aware of the annual business plan and its context so that you can make decisions and prioritise appropriately. Positively promote the department, division, and company to maximise brand leverage. Adhere to underwriting standards, legal requirements, and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency. Keep abreast of market trends and demonstrate market cycle awareness. About you: Previous experience within Underwriting Support Good organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlines. A team player with great communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Accuracy, attention to detail and a flexible approach to changing business requirements. The desire to learn and grow in your new role. Benefits   We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!    30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.   Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.   Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.   To learn more about benefits of working with us, click  Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations  Awards & Recognition We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee To learn more about our achievements, click here   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, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, 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. We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world. Learn more about QBE Careers today.