VP, Environmental Underwriting

QBE • Chicago, GA

1d • $180,000 - $338,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting environmental 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

• Environmental underwriting experience.
• Participation in industry events for continuous education and technical proficiency.
• Experience in regional underwriting or portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence the standardization of underwriting across environmental products by defining risk assessment parameters and setting quality service standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships within and outside the organization to drive new business opportunities.
• Support the development of the annual business plan for the portfolio and ensure its delivery.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and undertake regular reviews.
• Foster a collaborative approach to growing the business by communicating with peers and identifying profit and loss trends.
• Contribute to the development of the team's business plan to maximize productivity and performance.
• Act as a technical expert to support the identification of issues and opportunities within the area of expertise.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
• Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through appropriate learning and development activities.
• Manage resources across the team to ensure business requirements are achieved.

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