QBE Insurance · 2 hours ago
Lead Inland Marine & Energy Underwriting
USA - IL - Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $233K/yrQBE Insurance is focused on enabling a more resilient future for their customers and communities. They are seeking a Lead Inland Marine & Energy Underwriting professional to underwrite complex new businesses, build broker relationships, and contribute to business results while coaching and mentoring other underwriters.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the Inland Marine unit by making appropriate decisions
Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Utilise product line expertise to analyse business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection
Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries
Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximise 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 organisational 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 minimise risk and maximise efficiency
Qualification
Required
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Relevant Underwriting Authority
Preferred
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 Insurance
At QBE we’re driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.
Founded in 1886
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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CTO - Enterprise Architecture
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