Job Description
hackajob is collaborating with QBE Insurance to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
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Primary Details
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Time Type: Full time
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Worker Type: Employee
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Underwriter – Casualty
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Role Highlights
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- Bristol based role with hybrid working
- Be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your expertise to further develop your Underwriting career
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The Opportunity
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We are hiring for a Casualty Underwriter to join our established and well-respected regional underwriting team based in Bristol, covering UK based clients.
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In this role, you will focus on growing our successful specialist Contractors Combined DUA facilities and open market business whilst underwriting Casualty and Property business across a broad range of sectors.
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This is a great opportunity to be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your own expertise to further develop your Underwriting career.
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About QBE
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At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
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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.
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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.
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Your new role
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- Underwrite business in line with the plan and delegated authority.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and underwriting standards.
- Manage reinsurance requirements to support business objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, customers, and internal teams.
- Review portfolio performance and recommend improvements.
- Conduct audits of cover holder files and systems.
- Collaborate across teams to share strategy and best practice.
- Champion QBE’s value as a consistent and innovative risk partner.
- Work cross-functionally to deliver customer-focused solutions.
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About you
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- Proven experience underwriting commercial lines, especially Contractors Combined and Casualty.
- A good grasp of market trends affecting these classes.
- Skilled in building relationships, with excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Highly organised, with a sharp ability to prioritise for impact.
- Open-minded and adaptable, focused on delivering customer-centric solutions.
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Desirable
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- Experience of dealing with DUA facilities and auditing would be advantageous
- Progress towards CII qualifications
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Benefits
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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:
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As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
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- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
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- Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
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- Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
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To learn more about benefits of working with us, click
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Awards & Recognition
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We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
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Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
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- Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year,
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- Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
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- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
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To learn more about our achievements, click
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Apply now and let’s make it happen!
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If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
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Your career. At the heart of it.
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Skills:
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Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Waterfall Model
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How to Apply:
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To submit your application, click “Apply” and follow the step by step process.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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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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