Why work for R&Q?
R&Q is a diverse insurance group, headquartered in London but with operations in the UK, US, Bermuda, Canada, Norway and Gibraltar. We currently have c400 employees. R&Q provide a range of career opportunities for individuals either starting their career in insurance or experienced staff looking for their next career move. We offer opportunities within our Underwriting Management Division, Insurance Services Division: Claims, Reinsurance, Broker Services, or in one of our specialist areas: Actuarial, Finance, Insurance Investments and Captives.
We operate in a ‘work hard play hard’ environment. Our company is highly entrepreneurial. The development of our people is key, working to achieve high standards of quality in everything that we do.
Performance Culture
Our performance management process aligns your goals, individual objectives and development plans to those of the business. We encourage and provide support for personal development as well as study for professional qualifications.
The performance review process consists of an annual review and objective setting process and a six monthly review where you can discuss your progress with your Line Manager.
The Company provides a range of structured learning and development solutions to support identified needs for all employees which includes the following: Management and Senior Management Training; Compliance Training; Coaching Programme; I.T. Training.
Recruitment Agencies
We currently have in place a Preferred Suppliers List for permanent, temporary and fixed-term contract positions. We do not consider speculative cvs or applications from recruitment agencies.
We do review our Preferred Suppliers List on an annual basis and will post contact details when our next review is taking place.
Vacancies - How to apply
Experienced Professionals
If you are applying for a specific vacancy which has been advertised, please forward an up to date cv, together with a covering letter outlining the reasons why you have applied and how your skills and experience match the vacancy. Please forward all applications to the Human Resources Department (careers@rqih.com).
What we are looking for people that have the right experience, are self-motivated high performers and who have drive, energy and integrity.
Graduates and School Leavers
To apply for a vacancy please submit your cv, together with a covering letter, stating clearly which position you are applying for to the Human Resources Department (careers@rqih.com).
If you are selected for an interview be prepared to discuss how your strengths, skills and experience would benefit our organization. You should also prepare a list of questions to ask at your interview on the role, research R&Q, our strategy, business structure, competitive strengths and how we have evolved
Assessment Tests
Assessment tests may be used as part of the recruitment process. These take the form of the following:
Ability Tests - ie numerical and verbal tests which are multiple choice questions and will be completed on line. Your achievement is measured on the number of correct answers you have in the time allowed.
Personality Questionnaires – these measure a candidates’ preference for certain types of behaviour. There is no right or wrong answer. The information provided will be considered when assessing a candidates’ suitability for a particular role.
Interview process
The interview process will normally consist of a technical face to face interview and a competency based interview at first interview stage. A second stage interview will be held with the Head of Division prior to any appointment being made. For graduate vacancies this would also involve a presentation to the senior management team.
Equal Opportunities
It is the Company’s policy to provide equal opportunities in employment irrespective of sex, age, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, part-time or fixed term status.
The Company aims to treat all employees, workers, clients and other members of the public with whom the company comes into contact with respect and dignity.
The Company will not unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability or age, pregnancy, Trade Union Membership or part time or full time status.
This applies to Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, opportunities for promotion, conditions of service, benefits, facilities and remuneration.
Benefits
As well as the opportunity to develop your career with R&Q we offer a competitive rewards package which includes a 4% base pay pension funding which increases up to 8% (subject to a minimum employee contribution of 2%). Our benefits are as follows:
- Private medical cover
- Life Assurance (Death in Service)
- Income Protection Benefit
- Group personal pension
- Childcare vouchers
- 27 days annual holiday
- Annual Season Ticket Loan
- Eye care vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme, free independent confidential advice when you need it, whether you have a simple question or a complex concern
Current Vacancies
Please see below a list of our current vacancies. If you wish to apply for a vacancy please submit an up-to-date CV together with a covering letter to the Human Resources Department (careers@rqih.com). Please state clearly the role that you are applying for.
