Primary Details

Primary Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning
Execute operational objectives and the business plan for the underwriting function
Review existing portfolios / accounts and recommend strategies for profitable growth
Develop product plans operating budgets and initiatives to ensure profitable growth and increased market share
Support and develop product strategy and individual product strategies
Policy Process and Procedures
Underwrite complex risks in accordance with defined limits of authority organizational policy and underwriting standards
Monitor and review underwriting standards procedures and variations from proposal standards
Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes
Maintain indepth knowledge of current legislation best practice underwriting acceptance levels systems and organizational guidelines
Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus
Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries
Deliver timely decisions and problem solving solutions for customers and intermediaries
Develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers brokers colleagues intermediaries and internal stakeholders
Maintain strong knowledge of new products and commission structures in order to enhance relationships with intermediaries
Technical Performance
Achieve underwriting results and growth (through new business and renewals) in accordance with plan/budget
Identify new business opportunities and selfinsurance prospects as well as underwriting requirements to meet business needs
Establish appropriate measurement techniques and reporting systems
Develop new / tailored products to meet customer needs or respond economic political legislative or compliance changes
Monitor portfolio results and individual product performance identifying trends and opportunities and taking correction action as necessary
People Management
Supervise the underwriting activities of other underwriters ensuring all procedures are adhered to
Provide technical expertise and guidance to employees
Coach/mentor Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters on either a formal or informal basis

Preferred Competencies/Skills

Presentation Skills
Negotiation and problemsolving skills
Relationship management and communication skills
People Management

Preferred Education Specifics

College degree of any business course

Preferred Experience

15 years relevant working experience with over 5 years of underwriting experience in supervisorial role
Experience in underwriting / portfolio management role
Use of risk and pricing tools and loss models

Preferred Knowledge

Advance knowledge in insurance
Extensive knowledge in relevant market conditions for specific portfolio
Working knowledge of risk management portfolio management and underwriting


QBE Cultural DNA

Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) because we know its not just what we do that matters its how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:
We are customerfocused
We are technical experts
We are inclusive
We are fastpaced
We are courageous
We are accountable
We are a team
All employees are expected to adhere to QBEs Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices

US Only Disclaimer

To successfully perform this job the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Global Disclaimer

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employees normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company to each other and to our customers suppliers communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.