Primary Details

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for underwriting activities and P&L responsibility of the Financial Lines various products ((i.e. Annual & Project Professional Indemnity Medical Malpractice Directors & Officers Management Liability Cyber etc).)

Responsible for managing UW relationship with intermediaries and business partners in the area of underwriting service delivery product development and innovation

Responsible for managing overall business relationship with MTPs and brokers in the area of GWP growth

Ensure the ongoing personal technical development to achieve ideal DAL state

Support the divisional underwriting function to actively manage talent (attract recruit develop and retain) to build people capability for the future (succession planning)

Evaluate risk for new business & renewals in accordance with standards to ensure profitable growth

Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately

Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met

Adhere to underwriting standards instructions and good practice to minimize risks and maximize efficiency

Develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers intermediaries and internal stakeholders

Build strong knowledge of current legislation best practice underwriting acceptance levels systems and organizational guidelines

Contribute to the development and implementation of channel strategic plans

Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviors and management best practice so as to support the achievement of business goals

Provide senior technical and specialist product expertise to intermediary/clients on the range of products offered

Key Performance Indicator on Growth & Profitability

Key Performance Indicator on Broker Servicing & Satisfaction - Broker survey results

Key Performance Indicator on Achieve overall local underwriting governance requirement and internal audit: Cell reviews completed timely each month required actions identified and monitored until complete; Appropriate reporting in place across all portfolios to cover off GUC requirements and allow for active portfolio management

Preferred Competencies/Skills

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Relationship management and communication skills

Analytical and research skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to analyze data use for decision-making

Commercial acumen

Relevant tertiary qualifications specialist qualifications or equivalent

Preferred Experience

10 years of underwriting experience

Established customer/broker relationships

Preferred Knowledge

Local market expertise

Broad insurance industry knowledge

Excellent understanding of class specific underwriting and development reinsurance knowledge

Understanding of relevant market conditions

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 customer-focused

We are technical experts

We are inclusive

We are fast-paced

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

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.