Underwriting Assistant

London, UK QBE Insurance Group Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to provide efficient and timely administrative and technical support to the Underwriting team, ensuring exceptional customer service and resolution of enquiries from Brokers/partners. The role involves assisting underwriters with policy administration, underwriting new business and renewals within set guidelines and service standards, and contributing to the achievement of business objectives.

• London

• Full time, Perm

• Hybrid working pattern

The Opportunity  

We are currently looking for an Underwriting Assistant role to join our Property team based in our London office with hybrid working. 

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 

• Policy administration: Support the lifecycle of policies from new business, Mid Term Adjustments (MTAs), and renewals through to their cancellation or lapse, including managing credit control activities, liaising with GSSC colleagues and ensuring timely closings are received within 30 days of inception.

• Build knowledge: Develop and maintain knowledge of systems, processes, QBE guidelines/policies and industry/regulatory codes.

• Stakeholder management: Build strong working relationships within Underwriting and Operations. Participate as required in internal and external meetings.

• Process improvement & change: Assist in identifying and implementing 'best practice' and process improvements and contribute to change initiatives and projects as required.

• Adhoc support: Assist the Operations and Underwriting teams with adhoc requests around reporting, underwriting, governance etc.

About You 

• Some previous work experience ideally in a corporate environment

• Ability to evidence dealing with complex data and Excel

• Evidence of using AI in an academic or work environment

• A good level of numeracy and literacy

• Organisational and prioritisation skills

• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and develop successful working relationships

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.    

• 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 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:   

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 Management

Application Close Date: 16/09/2026 11:59 PM

How 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.