AVP, Underwriting - Life Sciences

QBE • Chicago, IL

2d • $144,000 - $237,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to develop and execute channel strategic plans while providing expert technical guidance on a range of products to intermediaries and clients. This role involves overseeing underwriting activities and managing the profitability of QBE's Life Sciences products.

Location: Preferably Chicago, IL but open to other locations as well

Work Arrangement: hybrid or remote working expectations

The starting salary for this role is between $144,000.00 and $237,500.00

Requirements

• Significant underwriting experience with regional exposure.
• Established customer and broker relationships.
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risk for new business & renewals to ensure profitable growth.
• Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness.
• Provide senior technical and specialist product expertise to corporate intermediaries/clients.
• Ensure ongoing personal technical development to achieve the ideal DAL state.
• Support divisional underwriting function to actively manage talent for succession planning.
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risks.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, intermediaries, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of channel strategic plans.
• Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviors.
• Achieve overall local underwriting governance requirements and internal audit standards.

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