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Underwriter -Cyber
Underwriter – Cyber
- Location: Manchester (hybrid working available)
- Type: Full-time Strategic Opportunity
The Opportunity
QBE’s cyber underwriting program is a key priority, having seen substantial growth and further exciting development plans ahead.
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Underwriter to join our regional team in Manchester, covering both new and existing business across a broad range of clients. This broker-facing role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape and grow the portfolio, pursue emerging business opportunities, and develop a strong underwriting career at QBE.
About QBE
At QBE, we combine insurance expertise with genuine human connection—ensuring our customers always receive a tailored solution.
Global presence, personal impact. With over 13,000 employees across 26 countries, we offer:
- The resources to support your long-term ambitions
- A collaborative environment where your voice drives impact
- A culture that blends consistency, innovation, and kindness
Your Role
As Cyber Underwriter, your responsibilities will include:
- Underwriting core outcomes: Implement strategies and authorisations aligned to business plans and risk objectives, ensuring sustainability and growth.
- Strategic stakeholder relations: Cultivate partnerships with customers, brokers, and internal teams, fostering influence to meet financial targets.
- Risk & compliance adherence: Stay aligned with reinsurance policies, regulatory obligations, and underwriting standards to optimise outcomes.
- Knowledge & innovation: Leverage your expertise to develop strategies, share best practices, and provide thought leadership.
- Reputation building: Promote QBE’s reputation, brand, and professional standards internally and externally.
- Market awareness: Stay ahead of industry trends and economic shifts to inform data-driven decisions.
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About You
- Cyber underwriting experience: Proven proficiency in insurance cyber risk assessment, policy design, and claims handling.
- Commercial acumen: Robust understanding of strategic profitability factors, enabling long-term portfolio growth decisions.
- Leadership capabilities:
- Strong interpersonal, prioritisation, and organisational skills
- Demonstrable ability to lead by example, delegate tasks, and negotiate effectively
- Technical proficiencies:
- Expertise in Excel, underwriting tools, and data analytics to evaluate modelled results.
Why Join QBE?
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We prioritise work-life harmony and offer:
Core Benefits
- 30 days holiday per year, with flexibility to buy up to 2 additional days.
- Flexible working arrangements: Tailored to fit your needs—whether part-time, job-share, or compressed hours.
- Pension commitment: Automatic enrolment in our plan, where QBE matches 10% of your basic salary.
Investment in You
Explore further with Rewarding our people – QBE European Operations.
Recognition
We’re proud to be committed to ESG, diversity, and equity—winning industry acclaim, including:
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🏆 British Insurance Awards 2025:
- Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year
- ESG, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Initiative of the Year
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🏆 Working Dads Employer Awards 2023:
- Parental Policies Award
Key Skills
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Customer Service, Decision Making, Financial Underwriting, InsurTech, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement.
Ready to Contribute?
If this role resonates with your expertise and your desire to create meaningful impact, click [Apply now] and let us explore the possibilities together.
Equal Opportunity Employer: QBE adheres to all local employment equity standards.
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