AVP Commercial Property Underwriting

QBE Insurance Group • Chicago, IL

1d • $144,000 - $270,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for Commercial Property underwriting portfolios in the region, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing a team of underwriters, writing guidelines, underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Some relevant work experience.
• Moderate underwriting experience.
• Experience in underwriting or portfolio management.
• Understanding of risk underwriting, pricing tools, and loss models.

Responsibilities

• Achieve underwriting results and growth following plan/budget.
• Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for customers and intermediaries.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to employees.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes.
• Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
• Lead, manage coach and mentor the team to ensure effective resource allocation, optimal performance, capability development, employee engagement and retention, and to create an environment to drive and facilitate change.
• Ensure all policies, processes and procedures are compliant with business and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance requirements and individual accreditation levels are maintained.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees