The Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting portfolios in the region ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing a team of underwriters writing guidelines underwriting complex new businesses and offering specialist advice. Additionally the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships applying technical expertise contributing to business results and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions.
Location: Sun Prairie WI - AZ (Remote) - TX (Remote)
Work Arrangement: hybrid working expectations
The starting salary for this role is between $144000.00 and $216000.00
Your new role
Contribute to the achievement of operational objectives for the underwriting function and/or business unit.
Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
Provide efficient and timely service to brokers and clients.
Evaluate risk for new business in accordance with standards to ensure profitable growth.
Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practices to support the achievement of business goals.
Work Experience:
Preferred Work Experience includes:
Significant underwriting experience.
Established customer and broker relationships.
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications include:
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
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 full-time and part-time 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 gender-equal basis
Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
Well-being 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!
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.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Communication Critical Thinking Customer Value Management Decision Making Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Negotiation Policy Development Portfolio Management Problem Solving Risk Management Strategic Leadership Waterfall ModelHow 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.
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