About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
Were an international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which means were big enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact. Its an exciting time. Were 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 youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind.
Your New Role:
Develop and implement the annual business plan and business strategies for the portfolio(s)
Monitor and report on progress identify deviations recommend remedial action and implement it to achieve business objectives
Initiate new ideas and concepts to support the development and delivery of the business plan
Oversee reviews of existing portfolios/accounts and recommend strategies for growth
Implement and maintain risk control underwriting and systems and procedures across area of responsibility
Manage the risk acceptance process so that business is written within delegation of authority and within companys underwriting philosophy.
Establish guidelines plans and priorities for monitoring and approval of underwriting standards
Ensure quality of underwriting activity is within limitations of company policy.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including customers intermediaries industry bodies business partners reinsurers and colleagues to maximize influence
Represent QBEs interests as requested with internal and external groups and through participation in industry forums and corporate activity.
Train and develop intermediaries knowledge on product
Lead the attainment of underwriting results for new and existing business.
Develop the technical expertise of all underwriting distribution staff and act as a referral point in technical underwriting issues across area of responsibility
Manage/underwrite complex insurance risks
Maintain proper adequate and effective underwriting risks records either manually or computer-based to ensure risks are managed
Provide technical direction leadership and coaching to underwriting professionals
Plan manage and review performance of employees via annual performance review process
About You:
Proven management and Underwriting experience mainly in Property Underwriting preferable with wholesale reinsurance knowledge
Management and business skills
Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Relationship management and communication skills
Analytical and research skills
Ability to train and develop staff
Ability to influence markets
Ability to assess risk
Competent to use pricing tools
Well developed presentation skills
Strong established customer/broker relationships
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 and benefit from:
Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Life Leave supporting the life events we all experience leaving your annual leave for rest
Free holistic wellbeing coaching nutritional confidential counselling financial and legal advice
How to Apply
If youre looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Communication Critical Thinking Customer Service Financial Advising Financial Modeling Innovation Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Portfolio Management Property Underwriting Risk Management Stakeholder Management Underwriting 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.
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.