Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeTo underwrite business in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority.At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. Are you passionate about working for one of the world's largest insurers that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career and with offices in 27 countries? 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 11,600 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. QBE's European Operations, which accounts for over 27% of QBE Group turnover, is a leading specialist in London market and European commercial lines business. Active in both the Lloyd's and company market, QBE offers considerable diversity to the broking community. We are a socially responsible company and give our customers the ability to invest a portion of their premiums in environmentally and socially beneficial projects.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.Construction UnderwriterYour new role:Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the respective business unit by making appropriate decisions.Participate in all relevant meetings in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice.Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole in order to maximize brand leverage.Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.Ensure the recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice.Understand and comply with any reinsurance requirements to minimize risk and to deliver business plan objectives.Establish, strengthen and develop relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to enhance business performance.Maintain expertise and team knowledge through identifying appropriate learning and development activities.Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and the delegated underwriting authority to meet business objectives.Participate in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives.Ensure entries are properly and promptly recorded on EO systems to ensure accuracy of data.Contribute to the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence.Motivate and coach team members to ensure the relevant knowledge and expertise is shared for their continuing personal and professional development.About you:2+ years of Underwriting experience with a focus in Construction Sector (Construction and/or Assembly).Preferred Education (Civil Engineer, Rigger, Architect).Open minded and good team player.Strong analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.Broker relationship management.Communication skills.Ability to analyze data and use for decision making.Strong attention to detail and relevant problem solving.Understanding of relevant insurance market conditions.Business fluent in written and spoken English.Why QBE?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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
