Underwriting Assistant

Qbe Insurance Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company based in Bristol is seeking a proactive Underwriting Assistant to support its Underwriting team. The role involves providing essential information, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and adhering to underwriting standards while maintaining a keen eye for accuracy. The ideal candidate should have administrative experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus option to buy 2 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly policies with 26 weeks leave at full pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role in a corporate environment, ideally insurance or financial services.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A proactive attitude and desire to grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist Underwriters by providing information and support for negotiations.
• Build and develop strong stakeholder relationships.
• Prioritize decisions in line with the annual business plan.
• Promote the department and company to maximize brand leverage.
• Adhere to underwriting standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

**Role Highlights** We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented **Underwriting Assistant** to support our experienced and high-performing Underwriting team based in Bristol.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role**About you:*** Previous experience in an administrative role in a corporate environment, ideally insurance or financial services* A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills; a true team player.* Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.* A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in everything you do.* A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to grow and develop in your role. If you’re eager to learn, we’ll support you every step of the way.**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 yearwith theoptionto buy up to 2additionaldays.* Flexible working-balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.* 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**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**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.**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.* Building and developing strong relationships with your stakeholders, including Underwriters 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.