Underwriting Assistant - Property Binders

Qbe Insurance Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance company is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join their Property team in London. The role involves providing technical and administrative support, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate underwriting data. Candidates should have experience in insurance and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment within a collaborative and inclusive team. Benefits include a competitive pension plan and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year

Pension with 10% employer contributions

Family friendly policies with 26 weeks leave at full pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Insurance, ideally in an Underwriting Support capacity.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to recording and measurement of insurance risks.
• Maintain accurate underwriting data and ensure compliance.
• Provide general administration support to underwriting.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

# # **Primary Details**Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee**Underwriting Assistant – Property Binders****Role Highlights*** London based role with hybrid working* Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment**The Opportunity**We are currently looking for an Underwriting Assistant role joining our International Property team, based in our London office with hybrid working. As an Underwriting Assistant you will play a crucial role in providing technical and administrative support to our 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.We’re the down-to-earth, international insurer that is neither too big nor small, so you can make a real impact! It's a great time to join us and you will be working in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.**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 of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.**Your New Role*** Contribute to recording and measurement of insurance risks, ensuring accuracy and adherence to performance standards* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders* Capture accurate underwriting data on systems to minimise risk and ensure high-quality information output* Conduct research, prepare reports, and provide backup information to support the team and business planning* Assist in the production of management information statistics and reports for the business planning process* Provide general administration support to underwriting for the delivery of a professional service* Collaborate with colleagues as part of the extended service team to deliver superior service standards**About You*** Previous experience in Insurance, ideally in an Underwriting Support capacity* A good level of numeracy and literacy* Organisational and prioritisation skills* Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and develop successful working relationships* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce detailed reports at various levels* Problem solving skills – demonstrates tenacity in handling and resolving queries**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.* 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**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 EmployeeTo learn more about our achievements, clickApply 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 ManagementHow 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.