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VP, Private Company and EPL Claims Leader

QBE


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 181000 - 309000
Posted: 3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

VP Private Company and EPL Claims Leader

  • Location: USA New York NY and Chicago ILL

  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid

  • The salary range for this role is:$181000-$309000K

The Opportunity

Provide strategic leadership of the Claims team handling Private Company and EPL claims within Financial Lines and part of the larger Management Liability team. This includes leading and developing a team of claims professionals capable of handling complex claims to optimal resolution for customers and QBE. Provide Analysis and insights into the Private Co claim portfolio allowing company and underwriting leadership to manage business performance.

Your new role:

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead high-performing claims team with professionals who are capable of independently assessing complex claims while also working collaboratively with their claim legal and underwriting colleagues to put QBEs customers and QBE in the best position to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Develop a culture of accountability and a team of professionals with strong broker and customer-facing skills to complement strong technical skills
  • Provide claim portfolio assessments that enable company to view portfolio performance in various ways (e.g. by line of business product year claim type industry sector etc.)
  • Develop and maintain strong broker and customer relationships
  • Work with internal operations and support teams to drive claim efficiency and compliance

Required Education

  • JD Preferred

Required Experience

  • 10 years relevant experience

Competencies/Skills

Advanced understanding of U.S. financial lines market particularly the EPL and Private Company management liability markets including without limitation deep knowledge of market cycles claim trends pricing trends products and distribution channels;

Outstanding critical thinking and writing skills;

Outstanding presentation abilities;

Demonstrated leadership experience and abilities particular around leading by example being inclusive and developing talent

Preferred Education

JD

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

U.S. law degree and license

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!

is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to among others individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

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.

Supplementary information

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.

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.

US Only - Travel Frequency:

Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands:

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

Skills:

Coaching for success Commercial Acumen Critical Thinking Decision Making Industry Knowledge Influencing Intentional collaboration Managing performance Navigating ambiguity Negotiation Personal Initiative Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management Strategic Management Team Management

How 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:

Exec


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