Underwriter – Property & Package
CompanyQBE Europe
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/3/2026
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Occupation TypeInsurance underwriters
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Underwriter – Property & Package
Role Highlights
QBE are hiring for an Underwriter to join our well-established and experienced Property and Package team based in Manchester. We are keen to speak with Property (or Property & Casualty) professionals looking to make their next move!
In this role, you'll play a crucial role in assessing risks, evaluating insurance applications, and determining coverage options. You'll work closely with brokers and clients to understand their needs and tailor insurance solutions to meet their requirements.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your own subject matter expertise to 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’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
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Underwriter – Property & Package
Role Highlights
- Manchester based role with hybrid working
- Be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your expertise to further develop your Underwriting career
QBE are hiring for an Underwriter to join our well-established and experienced Property and Package team based in Manchester. We are keen to speak with Property (or Property & Casualty) professionals looking to make their next move!
In this role, you'll play a crucial role in assessing risks, evaluating insurance applications, and determining coverage options. You'll work closely with brokers and clients to understand their needs and tailor insurance solutions to meet their requirements.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an environment where you are empowered to use your own subject matter expertise to 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’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
- Experience within the Property, P&P or P&C underwriting space
- 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
- Good knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
- Good negotiating skills, innovative in underwriting approach and programme design
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.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click http://qbeeurope.com/careers/reward/
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:
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, 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.
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: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
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, 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.