Underwriting Assistant – QBE Portfolio Solutions
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 to join QBE Portfolio Solutions (QPS), based in our London office with hybrid working.
QBE Portfolio Solutions (QPS) is QBE’s portfolio‑based underwriting business, operating within International Markets. QPS partners with brokers and MGAs to underwrite large, cross‑class portfolios under delegated arrangements, managing risk at a portfolio level rather than policy by policy. It is a key growth engine for QBE, combining underwriting expertise with data‑driven insights and scalable distribution models.
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.
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
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 an Underwriting Support capacity
Experience dealing with complex data
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
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.
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 Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
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 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 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.
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What We Do
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. QBE is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people in 27 countries.
