Delegated Underwriting Authority Specialist
London/Chelmsford/Hybrid
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Delegated Underwriting Authority Specialist to join our team at QBE in a role that’s all about making things run smoothly! This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're a team player, excited to learn, and enjoy solving problems, then this is the role for you.
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
As a Delegated Underwriting Authority Specialist, you'll act as a bridge between the offshore processing teams and the underwriters, underwriting assistants, clients, and brokers who rely on their services. You'll be involved in both Insurance Administration and Credit Control activities, ensuring that everything runs efficiently and accurately.
You’ll also play an important role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with our client and broker organizations, ensuring that any operational issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
You’ll be responsible for resolving complex queries that the offshore team can’t resolve and will be responsible for supporting and training the offshore team to continuously improve their skills.
Regular internal and external audit reviews are undertaken which you will be directly involved in preparing supporting evidence.
Full support and training will be given to help you grow in your role and feel confident in everything you do!
About You
- Can establish and maintain strong business relationships with clients and brokers
- Has excellent communication skills (phone/email) and is comfortable negotiating with clients and stakeholders
- Pays close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in every task
- Is comfortable working with Excel and understands how to use reports effectively
- Has good investigative skills and enjoys problem-solving
- Can deliver effective presentations when needed
- Is excited to learn new skills and grow within the company
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.
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.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select a bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.
To find out more visit our Reward Page
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer
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 Continuity, Communication, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Legal Consulting, Managing performance, Presenting with Impact, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team 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.
