Casualty Underwriter

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeTo underwrite business in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authorityCasualty Underwriter Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks. Today, we employ more than 13,000 people around the world.
QBE Europe SA/NV is headquartered in Brussel and while we are international in our outlook, we are also proudly local in our operations with our Spain office in Madrid.
With our comprehensive product offering and underwriting expertise, we are able to cover a wide range of business risks, helping our clients to identify them and minimise their exposure.
If you are looking to progress your career within insurance and want to be part of a successful organisation with strong growth ambitions, then read on.
The Opportunity: Reporting into the Casualty Portfolio Manager; to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority.
Your responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:
Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the respective business unit by making appropriate decisionsApply the reinsurance strategy in order to safeguard the casualty portfolioParticipate in all relevant meetings in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practicePositively promote the department, division and company as a whole in order to maximize brand leveragePerform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are metAdhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiencyEnsure the recording and measurement of insurance risks, (including DUA's if relevant) to ensure accuracy and good practiceUnderstand and comply with any reinsurance requirements to minimize risk and to deliver business plan objectivesEstablish, strengthen and develop relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues to maximize influence and achieve business objectivesDemonstrate an understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to enhance business performanceMaintain expertise and team knowledge through identifying appropriate learning and development activitiesUnderwrite insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and the delegated underwriting authority to meet business objectives including: | Negotiating rates terms and conditions for existing and new business | Compliance of production and issue of contract certainty documentation (non Lloyds) | Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines | Ensuring contribution to the business plan and objectives | Support credit control in payment collectionParticipate in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectivesEnsure entries are properly and promptly recorded on EO systems to ensure accuracy of data in relation to: | Underwriting | Aggregate exposuresContribute to the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellenceMotivate and coach team members to ensure the relevant knowledge and expertise is shared for their continuing personal and professional developmentAbout you You will need to be able to display you have the following qualifications and experience:
A high level of numeracy and literacyProven organizational, prioritisation and analytical skillsDemonstrable interpersonal, communication and negotiating skillsAbility to analyse data and use for decision makingAttention to detailExcellent teamwork skills: ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive environment.Preferred Competencies/Skills: Thorough understanding of class specific underwriting and reinsurance knowledgeProven knowledge of relevant casualty market conditionsFamiliar with relevant QBE underwriting systemsIntermediate level understanding of relevant software including Excel and other departmental software packagesKnowledge of legal and regulatory requirementsKnowledge of QBE underwriting process and procedures including EPA'sStrong proficiency in English.At QBE, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all emloyees. Our positions are open to individual with disabilities, and we actively promote inclusion and diversity in our workplace. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.
At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. #LI-Hybrid To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website .
Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 
Top 100 best companies to work 2022– El Mundo (QBE Spain)
Best Insurer of the Year 2022 – Premios Galicia Segura 2022 – Fundación INADE
British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award 
Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year 
Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year 
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

About UsWe 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.
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