AVP - Casualty Treaty Reinsurance Underwriter - QBE Re

QBE Insurance Group • New York, NY

2d • $189,000 - $282,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to drive the profitable growth, retention, and strategic development of the US Casualty treaty portfolio through disciplined underwriting, business development, and portfolio management. The role is accountable for underwriting new and renewal business within delegated authority, applying sound judgment to build and maintain a diverse, profitable portfolio while achieving business objectives. In addition, the role provides technical underwriting expertise, guidance, and training to support the development of team members, manages complex underwriting opportunities, contributes to product and portfolio strategy, and builds strong relationships with intermediaries and clients to enhance market presence and long-term business growth.

Requirements

• Moderate relevant reinsurance experience.
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years relevant experience in Casualty insurance/reinsurance
• Progression toward or receipt of professional designations including CPCU, ARe, RPLU, or any actuarial exams.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, Word, and other Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and delivery of the portfolio business plan
• Underwrite Reinsurance risks to meet business objectives including: negotiating rates, terms, and conditions for existing and new business
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines
• Comply with Underwriting Authorities, legal and regulatory requirements, peer review and underwriting standards/best practices
• Comply with agreed aggregate management guidelines, including RDS returns as required
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including customers, brokers, industry bodies, business partners, reinsurers, and colleagues, to maximize influence
• Keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness, specifically in your area(s) of expertise, to be able to operate effectively and appropriately
• Participate in all relevant meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practice
• Maintain and develop expertise and team knowledge through identifying appropriate learning and development activities
• Motivate and develop more junior team members, with specific reference/responsibility for your area of expertise

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree