Client Executive

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Client Executive

Permanent

The Opportunity

Following a period of sustained growth and further investment in the ‘major client’ segment we are interested in speaking with individuals who have the experience, drive and ambition to join our Client Engagement Team and help build on this success and further develop QBE’s capabilities and proposition.

The team are responsible for leading all aspects QBE’s relationship with some of our largest clients and prospects here in Europe and are a fundamental component of our value proposition.

Your new role

• For target clients and their brokers be the visible leader of QBE’s cross-functional team, maintaining oversight of key activity, managing delivery against targets and objectives and operating as an effective point of escalation where required

• Lead cross-functional QBE teams in establishing, communicating and delivering strategic action plans for target clients and prospects, agreeing deliverables and accountabilities as well as project managing the process through to conclusion

• Through leadership and management of the process, be responsible for ensuring the QBE team has a clear understanding of the client and broker’s objectives at each renewal and for each new business exercise, with a focus on aligning QBE’s value proposition around the client’s demands and needs so as to drive new and retention of business

• Liaise with the Broker Distribution and underwriting teams to ensure consistency of messaging and engagement with stakeholders at broker partners

• Support the ongoing development and embedding of a client engagement methodology across QBE European Operations to drive continual improvement in QBE’s client value proposition(s) and ensure a cohesive strategy is in place to support consistent delivery

• By working with QBE’s Marketing and Bid Management teams pro-actively support the writing, creation and development of thoughtful and innovative material and collateral for client presentations, new business sales and marketing purposes

• Anticipate and keep up to date with industry developments to ensure QBE European Operations practices and outputs are of a high standard and drive continuous improvement to ensure QBE remains ahead of its competitors.

• Actively participate in and contribute to ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives which support QBE European Operation’s business goals.

• Effectively manage broker and client feedback on QBE European Operations performance, working to understand the client and brokers requirements, the root causes of any issues, and lead the implementation of remedial actions

About You

• As you would expect with a high-profile position, previous experience in a similar role and with similar sized clients is essential.

• The role demands a high level of technical insurance competency because you will be working with senior underwriting and claims leaders in the delivery of QBE’s product proposition, and you must have an ability to articulate the proposition to external stakeholders.

• You will have previous experience of working on non-conventional and also multinational insurance programmes, and will be able to explain the key features and considerations for each.

• An ability to communicate complex and complicated concepts in written and spoken form is important because you will be leading cross-functional QBE teams in new business pitches, stewardship, account planning and client feedback meetings.

• The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a matrix environment, utilising their own experience and knowledge to build and manage internal and external relationships; support and guide colleagues in developing and successfully delivering value propositions; understanding the various demands and needs of the target clients and their brokers and aligning QBE activity accordingly.

• Your previous experience will provide valuable insight into how other insurers and brokers are developing their propositions, and informing how QBE should look to develop and invest in its own major client proposition.

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.

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

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 (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/). 

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. 

At My Best - QBE Benefits  

 You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.  FOR UK ONLY: 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 and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000. 

To find out more visit our Reward Page 

QBE Awards  

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;

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 Employe 

You can view all our awards here 

Inclusion of Diversity 

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page 

Accessibility  

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware. 

ESG & Sustainability 

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

 We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

 APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!  

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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.