Executive Underwriter - Construction - Primary Casualty
Executive Underwriter - Construction - Primary Casualty
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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe Opportunity: This opportunity is accountable for executing assigned line(s) of business strategy by consulting with agency and brokerage leaders in assigned territory and evaluate risk to use sound decisionmaking and underwrite business that contributes to a profitable construction portfolio.
Location: Pennsylvania
Delaware or Virginia
Work Arrangement: Remote
The salary range for this role is between $124000 $186000 depending on location and experience
Your new role
Utilize product line subject matter expertise by performing analysis to review potential business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection
Perform complex underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
Forge and maintain strong relationships with multiple agency and brokerage leaders by utilizing high degree of business acumen to deliver sound underwriting decisionmaking ensure personalized and quality service and garner support for department activities and business growth
Optimize assigned line/s of business portfolio growth by reviewing classifying evaluating and rating complex business communicating highrisk exposures to senior leaders and providing feedback on recommendations
Build relationships and facilitate projects by sharing expertise with peers guiding product review/launch process resolving escalated issues and monitoring impact of change to ensure department initiatives enhance the business
Lead profitability and process/automation improvement initiatives by informing senior leaders on innovative underwriting best practices guiding the development and implementation of strategic plans and training programs and tracking team performance within assigned territory to identify gaps and promote efficiencies for alignment with department objectives
Manage documents in accordance with underwriting standards and policies and make sound decisions regarding underwriter recommendations to ensure adherence to business profitability objectives
Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility
Required Education
Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
7 years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups to settle differences with minimum noise
Build and establish constructive and cooperative working relationships and open lines of communication
Anticipate obstacles and challenges identify root cause and strategize plans to address
Establish and maintain effective trusting and respectful relationships with customers in a matrix environmentEffectively and efficiently present logic reasoning and analysis to others
Understand the needs and goals of a customer and actively look for ways to meet them
Creativity and alternative open thinking to generate and support new or better ways of doing things
Communicate information in a clear wellorganized and professional manner
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others
Build longterm collaborative working relationships with senior managers
Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
Utilize personal credibility to influence others
Experience with Commercial P&C lines of business specifically Workers Compensation General Liability Auto Liability Umbrella Property and Inland Marine.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications
CPCU ARM CRIS OSHA
Preferred Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of products and insurance concepts
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong working knowledge of underwriting processes and procedures
Strong working knowledge of laws and regulations related to area of responsibility
Events affecting the industry including understanding of competition and the marketplace for assigned line(s) of business
Strong working knowledge of the construction industry and construction specific coverages and products.
Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the roles complexity its location and the candidates professional background including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary regular fulltime and parttime employees will also be eligible for QBEs annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual encourage all candidates to apply even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.
QBE 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:
Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office
22 weeks of paid leave for family growth with 12 weeks available to all parents on a genderequal basis
Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8
Wellbeing program including holistic wellbeing coaching gym membership confidential counselling financial and legal advice
Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education
Employee Network and Community QBE actively supports six Employee Networks and many ways to give back to your community
To learn more click here: Benefits QBE US.
Why QBE What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world
At QBE were enabling a more resilient future for our customers communities environment and for our people. Were building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.
Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind. And our international scale means were big enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact.
Join us now so you can be part of our success and we can be part of yours!
QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to among others individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Communication Critical Thinking Customer Service Customer Value Management Decision Making Financial Advising Financial Products Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Negotiation Portfolio Management Risk Management Stakeholder ManagementHow 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
