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About QBE

Are you passionate about working for one of the world’s largest insurers with excellent opportunities to grow your career with offices in 27 countries? 3 years ago, we opened a new office in the Netherlands and we have been growing rapidly. To support this growth, we are looking for an underwriting assistant. It will give a chance to be part of a successful organisation with strong growth ambitions combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of a new market entrant.

If you are looking to progress your career within Insurance, have an entrepreneurial mindset and want an opportunity to make a difference in the existing Dutch insurance market with the unique opportunity to further develop the local admin department then read on.

The opportunity:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to join our team! In this role, you'll support the Underwriting Division with key administrative tasks, ensuring top-notch service and timely delivery.

Your new role

• Support underwriting through general administration to ensure delivery of a professional service within agreed turnaround times.
• Input data accurately on relevant internal and external systems to maintain correct and up to date information.
• Prepare relevant reports and back up information to support the team to assist the business.
• Develop good working relationships and ensure timely communication with internal customers and stakeholders.
• Develop effective underwriting and underwriting assistant process flows.
• Assist in identifying and implementing 'best practice' and process improvements.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes and self-learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver superior service standards as part of the extended service team.

About you

Preferred Competencies/Skills:

• Some years of experience in a similar role in an insurance company, preferably with knowledge of marine and/or construction insurances.
• Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Good team player with the capability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English is a requirement.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, able to prioritize.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage to work in multiple systems, comfortable working with both speed and accuracy.
• Problem solving skills – demonstrates tenacity in handling and resolving queries.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.

• Basic understanding of class specific underwriting knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of e-Abs.

Skills:

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.