QBE Insurance · 1 month ago
Underwriter - Ocean Marine
Houston, TX, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $132K/yr
3+ years expQBE Insurance is a leading provider of insurance solutions, and they are seeking an Underwriter for their Ocean Marine line of business. The role involves evaluating risks, underwriting profitable business, and ensuring compliance with regulations while contributing to business objectives.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review, evaluate and price business by applying sound underwriting judgment and adhering to company policy and state regulations within established authority
Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives including negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business, managing production and issue of contract documentation, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines, and ensuring contribution to the business plan and objectives
Participate in the review and analysis of the portfolio by examining documents to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure progress towards profitable business objectives
Make entries, as required, properly and promptly in underwriting systems to ensure accuracy of data, in relation to underwriting and aggregate exposures
Research and obtain market intelligence in order to enhance organizational profit goals
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, good practice, and legal and regulatory requirements to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
Contribute to recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice
Collaborate with team by escalating issues to upper level underwriting professionals to solicit guidance on complex issues
Contribute to assigned special projects by assisting with audits, participating in department product and process improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
3 years relevant experience
Preferred
Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
Analyze data on a problem-to-problem solution
Use wise, astute and insightful judgment to make sound decisions
Understand, monitor, and improve underwriting technical systems
Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups to settle differences with minimum noise
Ability to analyze data and use for decision making
Clearly and confidently convey information to various audiences through speech and writing
Accept responsibility for one's decisions and actions
Guide oneself with little or no supervision, and depend on oneself to get things done
Appropriately prioritize assigned tasks to ensure timely goal achievement
Degree in Business, insurance, or related field
Insurance industry experience
Depending on assigned line(s) of business
Working knowledge of insurance products and insurance concepts
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of underwriting processes and procedures
Working knowledge of laws and regulations related to area of responsibility
Knowledge of risk profiling, pricing tools and loss models
Business acumen
Relevant trends and information within industry
Benefits
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
Company
QBE Insurance
At QBE we’re driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.
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