AVP, Underwriting – Miscellaneous Medical

QBE Insurance Group • Chicago, IL

4d • $144,000 - $237,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for 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

• Significant underwriting experience.
• Established customer and broker relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of operational objectives for the underwriting function and/or business unit.
• Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
• Provide efficient and timely service to brokers and clients.
• Evaluate risk for new business in accordance with standards, to ensure profitable growth.
• Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practices to support the achievement of business goals.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees