Lead Inland Marine Underwriting

QBE Insurance Group • New York, NY

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to underwrite inland marine business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority. This role involves 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, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants.

Requirements

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Relevant Underwriting Authority
• Significant experience in underwriting.
• Established customer/intermediary relationships.
• Established customer/broker relationships.
• Commercial Acumen
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Financial Products
• Insurance Underwriting
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Negotiation
• Portfolio Management
• Problem Solving
• Product Development
• Risk Appetite
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of the annual Inland Marine business plan by making appropriate decisions.
• Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize product line expertise to analyze business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection.
• Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
• Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
• Lead profitability and process improvement initiatives by informing senior leaders on best practices and guiding strategic plans.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organizational guidelines
• Actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets
• Coach and mentor Underwriters & Underwriting Assistants.
• As required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to.
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree