VP, Private Company and EPL Claims Leader

QBE • Chicago, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide strategic leadership of the Claims team handling Private Company and EPL claims within Financial Lines and part of the larger Management Liability team. This includes leading and developing a team of claims professionals capable of handling complex claims to optimal resolution for customers and QBE. Provide Analysis and insights into the Private Co claim portfolio, allowing company and underwriting leadership to manage business performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience
• Advanced understanding of U.S. financial lines market, particularly the EPL and Private Company management liability markets, including, without limitation, deep knowledge of market cycles, claim trends, pricing trends, products and distribution channels;
• Outstanding critical thinking and writing skills;
• Outstanding presentation abilities;
• Demonstrated leadership experience and abilities, particular around leading by example, being inclusive and developing talent
• U.S. law degree and license

Nice To Haves

• JD Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead high-performing claims team with professionals who are capable of independently assessing complex claims while also working collaboratively with their claim, legal and underwriting colleagues to put QBE’s customers and QBE in the best position to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Develop a culture of accountability, and a team of professionals with strong broker and customer-facing skills to complement strong technical skills
• Provide claim portfolio assessments that enable company to view portfolio performance in various ways (e.g., by line of business, product, year, claim type, industry sector, etc.)
• Develop and maintain strong broker and customer relationships
• Work with internal operations and support teams to drive claim efficiency and compliance

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree