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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeEnvironmental Impairment Liability Underwriting Manager
Role Highlights
- Location: Canada
- This brand-new role offers the opportunity to lead and accelerate the growth of QBEs Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) portfolio in Canada leveraging your deep market expertise and broker relationships to build a niche highpotential book of business.
The Opportunity:
We are excited to introduce a brandnew opportunity within our growing Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) portfolio in Canada - a specialised and rapidly expanding product line within QBE Canada. As the EIL book continues to gain momentum we are seeking a seasoned expert with deep market knowledge and strong broker relationships to help shape grow and elevate our presence in this niche space. You will play a pivotal role in developing this portfolio bringing your experience to build market confidence drive new business and establish QBE as a leading partner in the Canadian EIL market. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact from day one.
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real exciting 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 teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand kind.
Your New Role:
- Underwrite insurance risks in alignment with the Business Plan and personal authority to achieve business objectives.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers brokers and colleagues to maximize influence and support business goals.
- Develop strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to facilitate the achievement of objectives.
- Ensure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and achieve business plan targets.
- Participate actively in shaping and developing strategy knowledge and best practices within the team.
- Promote the department division and company brand positively to leverage brand equity effectively.
- Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements to meet obligations.
- Maintain underwriting standards instructions and best practices to minimise risk and enhance efficiency.
- Stay updated on market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to operate effectively.
- Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice to support the achievement of business goals.
About you:
- Significant Casualty underwriting experience ideally with international exposure and a strong understanding of Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) risks.
- Deep commercial acumen with the ability to assess key profit drivers make sound underwriting decisions and contribute to longterm portfolio growth.
- Strong market knowledge with established broker relationships and a proven ability to build networks within niche specialty lines.
- Excellent organisational prioritisation and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage complex environmental and longtail risk portfolios.
- Skilled negotiator with an innovative approach to underwriting and program design particularly within emerging or developing product lines.
- Experience in building or scaling an EIL book of business is preferred but not essential; however the ability to apply past learnings to support growth in a developing market is key.
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.
To learn more about benefits of working with us clickRewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the YearWinner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner
- Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024:QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023:QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
To learn more about our achievements clickhere
Apply now andletsmake it happen!
Ifyourelooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Business Management Coaching for success Critical Thinking Decision Making Detail-Oriented Influencing Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Navigating ambiguity Policy Development Prioritization 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Load Balancing
- Risk Management
- Growing Experience
- Algebra
- Management Experience
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Team Management
- Geometry
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.
