Job Description

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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee 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.

We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to join our team in Madrid. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and support underwriting excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity:
As an Underwriting Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Casualty underwriting team by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all stages of the underwriting process. You’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality service and help drive business performance.

Your new role:

• Understand and align with the annual business plan of your business unit.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Follow underwriting standards and best practices to minimize risk and improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and underwriting data in internal systems.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, brokers, and customers.
• Prepare documentation and reports to support underwriting decisions and business planning.
• Assist in producing management information and performance metrics.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth operations.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an underwriting support or administrative role.
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines.
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player.
• Commercially aware and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of underwriting principles and insurance products (Casualty)
• Familiarity with process standards and insurance environments.

At QBE, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our positions are open to individual with disabilities, and we actively promote inclusion and diversity in our workplace.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances.

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:

• 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

• AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year 

• Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer 

• UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year 

• Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award 

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

You can view all our awards 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, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, 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.