AVP, UNDERWRITING - SPECIALTY AND COMMERCIAL

Company: QBE Americas, Inc.
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee 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. Responsibilities:

• 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 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 employee's 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: Occasional (approximately 5-10 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.
      About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the center of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind. We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/ At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team. Compensation Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs Annual Salary Range: $144,000 - $216,000 AL, AR, AZ, CO (Remote), DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX (Remote, Plano), UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY
      * * * * * Annual Salary Range: $158,500 - $237,500 CA (Remote, Fresno, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA
      * * * * * Annual Salary Range: $180,000 - $270,000 NJ and New York City NY Benefit Highlight You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. At QBE, we understand that exceptional employee benefits go beyond mere coverage and compensation. We recognize the importance of flexibility in the work environment to promote a healthy balance, and we are committed to facilitating personal and professional integration for our employees. That's why we offer the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.
      
      If this role necessitates a hybrid working model, candidates must be open to attending the office 8-12 days per month. This approach ensures a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members can come together to innovate and drive success. Skills: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Project Management, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership 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.

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