Underwriter - Construction

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.. This role involves underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.

Underwriter – Construction

Role Highlights

• Birmingham, with hybrid working
• This is an exciting opportunity to truly develop the portfolio and build out new business opportunities

The Opportunity

We are currently hiring for aConstructionUnderwriter to join ourwell-established underwritingteam based inBirminghamand contribute tosupporting the widerConstructionteam across all of QBE’s UK offices.

OurConstruction and Engineering team provides insurance for some of the UK’s largest contractors and major UK and European projects. We cover a broad spectrum of construction risks, from building works and machinery installation to complex civil engineering projects.

This isa great opportunityto be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your own subject matterexpertiseto further develop your Underwriting career.

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’rean international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which meanswe’rebig enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.It’san exciting time.We’rebuilding 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’llget to spend every day working with people who are passionate,talentedand kind.

Your new role

• Underwrite insurance risksin accordance withthe Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives
• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, businesspartnersand colleagues, to maximise influence
• Participate fully and use yourexpertiseto shape and develop strategy,knowledgeand best practice
• Positively promote the department,divisionand company as a whole,in order tomaximise brand leverage
• Comply withall legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
• Adhere to underwriting standards,instructionsand good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency
• Actively keep abreast of market dynamics anddemonstratemarket cycle awareness to be able tooperateeffectively and appropriately

Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.

About you

• Thorough understanding of CAR,EARand Contractors Plant insurance
• Good understanding of the opportunities and challenges within the UK construction industry
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Capability to analyse and interpret data
• Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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 yearwith theoptionto buy up to 2additionaldays.
• 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.

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: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance

To learn more about our achievements, click here

Apply now andlet’smake it happen!

Ifyou’relooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy, click Apply today.

Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Risk Appetite, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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.