Underwriting Assistant

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Are you passionate about working for one of the world’s largest insurers with excellent opportunities to grow your career with offices in 27 countries? 2.5 years ago, we opened a new office in the Netherlands and we have been growing rapidly. To support this growth, we are looking for an underwriting assistant. It will give a chance to be part of a successful organisation with strong growth ambitions combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of a new market entrant.

If you are looking to progress your career within Insurance, have an entrepreneurial mindset and want an opportunity to make a difference on the existing Dutch insurance market with the unique opportunity to further develop the local admin department then read on.

The opportunity:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to join our team! In this role, you'll support the Underwriting Division with key administrative tasks, ensuring top-notch service and timely delivery.

Your new role

• Support underwriting through general administration to ensure delivery of a professional service within agreed turnaround times.
• Input data accurately on relevant internal and external systems to maintain correct and up to date information.
• Prepare relevant reports and back up information to support the team to assist the business.
• Develop good working relationships and ensure timely communication with internal customers and stakeholders.
• Develop effective underwriting and underwriting assistant process flows.
• Assist in identifying and implementing 'best practice' and process improvements.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes and self-learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver superior service standards as part of the extended service team.

About you

Preferred Competencies/Skills:

• Some years’ of experience in a similar role in an insurance company.
• Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Good team player with the capability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English is a requirement.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, able to prioritize.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage to work in multiple systems, comfortable working with both speed and accuracy.
• Problem solving skills – demonstrates tenacity in handling and resolving queries.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of class specific underwriting knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of e-Abs.

At QBE, we see our employees as our most valuable asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of our employees. Our goal is to provide an attractive and interesting workplace as we seek to attract and retain the best employees.

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.  

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 Employee 

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!   

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

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.