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At the heart of QBE’s growing European Marine portfolio, this role offers the chance to shape and underwrite Marine business across the Nordics.
We’re looking for a Marine Underwriter to join us at an exciting point of expansion, working closely with brokers and internal partners to build a sustainable, wellbalanced portfolio while contributing to QBE’s longterm growth in the region.
Your expertise will sit at the heart of key underwriting decisions, relationships, and outcomes — combining technical rigour with a human, collaborative approach.
Your career. At the heart of it.
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.
QBE Europe SA/NV is headquartered in Brusselsand while we are international in our outlook, we are also proudly local in our operations with Nordic offices in Stockholm and Copenhagen.
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
In this role, you will:
Take ownership of underwriting Marine business across the Nordics, balancing commercial judgement with regulatory and risk discipline
Play an active role in shaping and delivering the Nordic underwriting strategy as the portfolio continues to grow
Use reinsurance solutions to protect performance and support a sustainable,well-balancedbook
Build trusted relationships with brokers, clients, and internal partners across the region
Collaborate with colleagues across QBE to share insight, ideas, and best practice
Act as an ambassador for QBE’s Marine proposition in the Nordic market
Keep your technicalexpertiseand market knowledge current as the Marine landscape evolves
Maintainhigh standardsof risk recording, governance, and compliance throughout the underwriting lifecycle
About You
Experience in Marine Cargo insurance, gained in an underwriting or brokerage environment
A structured,detail focusedapproach, with confidence handling complex risks
Strongrelationship buildingskills and the ability to communicate clearly with brokers and stakeholders
Comfortable negotiating and making balanced commercial decisions
An interest in developing your technicalexpertiseand market understanding over time
Professional fluency in English, with Danish or Swedish language 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:
Hybrid working, combining home and office to support work/life balance
Life Leave, supporting key life events beyond annual leave
Free holistic wellbeing support, including coaching, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
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:
2025 Winner ofReinsurer of the Year– Insurance Post British Insurance Awards (QBE Re)
2025 Winner ofESG, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year– Insurance Post British Insurance Awards
2025 Winner ofInsurance Personality of the Year– Insurance Post British Insurance Awards
2024 Winner ofCyber Insurance of the Year–Swedish Brokers Association (SFM), QBE Nordics
To learn more about our achievements,click here
How to Apply
Ifyou’relooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy, click Applytoday.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Environmental Awareness, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, 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.
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