Underwriter

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

The Opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting portfolios in the region, ensuring growth and profitability. 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.

•Location: New York City (55 Water Street, NYC), PA Remote

•Work Arrangement:This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week

•The starting salaryfor this role is between $100,000.00 and $150,000.00

Your new role

• Actively manage renewal portfolio and new business targets.

• Monitor, review and comply with all underwriting standards, procedures and processes.

• Provide a timely and professional level of service to customers and intermediaries.

• Develop and improve a strong knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organisational guidelines.

• Actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets.

• Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for customers and intermediaries.

• Work collaboratively with Assistant Underwriters.

• Build relationships with our brokers.

• Build and foster a positive working environment.

Required Qualifications:

Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

·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

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours!

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Commitment to Diversity

At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

US Only - Travel Frequency
• Frequent (approximately10+ trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands
• General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

US Only - Disclaimer
• To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Job Type
• Individual Contributor

Global Disclaimer
• The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Meeting Management, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.