Job Description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Underwriter – Property

Role Highlights

• Copenhagen based role with hybrid working
• Scope is the Nordics region
• This is an exciting opportunity to truly develop the Property portfolio and build out new business opportunities

The Opportunity 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Property Underwriter to join our team in Copenhagen.

In this role, you’ll underwrite complex new business in line with the business plan, underwriting guidelines and delegated authority, using your technical expertise to deliver profitable growth. You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining strong broker relationships, providing specialist underwriting advice, and contributing to the overall performance of the portfolio.

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.

QBE Europe SA/NV is headquartered in Brussels and 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’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
• Maintain expertise and team knowledge through identifying appropriate learning and development activities.

About you 

• Proven experience in Property underwriting within the insurance industry.
• An understanding of profit drivers and strategic decision-making to support long-term growth.
• Proficiency in Excel and underwriting tools, with the ability to analyse data and modelled results.
• Solid grasp of legal, regulatory, and risk profiling requirements.
• Ability to influence others and negotiate effectively.

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

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: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year

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:

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.