QBE Insurance · 10 hours ago
AVP - Marine Cargo Underwriting
USA - IL - Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$158K/yr - $238K/yrQBE Insurance is a global insurer and reinsurer, and they are seeking an AVP - Marine Cargo Underwriting to support the US cargo team in achieving profitable growth. This role involves leading underwriting efforts, managing complex cases, contributing to product strategy, and building relationships with intermediaries to drive business growth.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to the achievement of operational objectives for the underwriting function and/or business unit
Perform underwriting activities following all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
Provide efficient and timely service to brokers and clients
Evaluate risk for new business following standards, to ensure profitable growth
Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practices
Qualification
Required
Significant underwriting experience
Established customer and broker relationships
Significant production underwriting experience
Established customer and broker relationships with a focus on major trading partners
Preferred
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
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
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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CTO - Enterprise Architecture
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