QBE LLC · 14 hours ago
Lead Underwriter, Life Sciences
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $204K/yrQBE is a leading insurance provider, and they are seeking a Lead Underwriter in the Life Sciences business unit. The role involves underwriting complex new businesses, building broker relationships, and contributing to business results while ensuring compliance with industry standards and guidelines.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the respective business unit by making appropriate decisions
Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Utilize product line expertise to analyze business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection
Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries
Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximize influence and achieve business objectives
Lead profitability and process improvement initiatives by informing senior leaders on best practices and guiding strategic plans
Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organizational guidelines
Actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets
Coach and mentor Underwriters & Assistant Underwriters. As required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
Qualification
Required
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Significant experience in underwriting
Established customer/intermediary relationships
Established customer/broker relationships
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 LLC
Quality Business Engineering provides business and IT consulting.
Founded in 2008
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.53M2010-12-21Series Unknown· $0.53M
Leadership Team
Keith Lowry
President
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Michael Rogers
Chief Enterprise Architect
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