Underwriter – Technology

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Underwriter – Technology Role Highlights London, with hybrid working Enhance your career in an exciting and ever-changing environment The Opportunity We have a newly created Underwriter role approved to grow out our Technology underwriting offering. Extending our wider Financial Lines capability, you’ll understand standalone and blended cyber/PI business, growing an existing portfolio. With a broad appetite and territory focus coupled this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to play a pivotal role in building out a technology book. 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: Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximise influence Develop relationships in line with the Business Plan to support the achievement of business objectives Understand and comply with QBE reinsurance strategy to minimise risk and deliver business plan objectives Participate fully and use your expertise to shape and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately About you: Underwriting experience within technology product lines Commercial ability to understand the key profit drivers to maximise long term wealth for our shareholders Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills Good negotiating skills and an innovative underwriting approach 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.   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: General Insurer of the Year 2026 at the British Insurance 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 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: Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, 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. Visit our new careers site below. If you have bookmarked this page, please update your saved link. https://careers.qbe.com/