Reference #: 328781
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeRepresent QBE as a thought leader in assigned line(s) of business and maintain strong knowledge of full product suite across NA to promote brand awareness.Lead profitable underwriting operations for assigned line(s) of business by developing and communicating a strategic vision for department growth, setting team priorities and guiding adherence to quality metrics to ensure department risk selection aligns with organizational profitability objectives.Line(s) of business includes Healthcare Liability - Life Sciences.The OpportunityRepresent QBE as a thought leader in assigned line(s) of business and maintain strong knowledge of full product suite across NA to promote brand awareness. Lead profitable underwriting operations for assigned line(s) of business by developing and communicating a strategic vision for department growth, setting team priorities and guiding adherence to quality metrics to ensure department risk selection aligns with organizational profitability objectives. Line(s) of business includes Healthcare Liability - Life Sciences.Primary Responsibilities
Provide support to the continued enhancement of the capability of the broader Underwriting team through direct management and informal coaching/mentoring
Develop and communicate a strategic vision for department growth by setting team priorities and guiding adherence to quality metrics to ensure department risk selection aligns with organizational profitability objectives
Foster a collaborative approach to growing the business by communicating with peers, identifying profit and loss trends, developing strategic portfolio growth initiatives and informing team on changing underwriting guidelines to drive achievement of department profitability objectives
Leverage advanced technical expertise to formulate innovative strategies for expanding QBE's customer base in conjunction and collaboration with sales and marketing
Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines and best practices, in accordance with federal and state regulations, to ensure integrity of assigned line(s) of business
Manage the underwriting team for assigned line(s) of business by overseeing and evaluating new and renewal business to ensure risk quality and proper insurance to value
Drive standardization of underwriting across assigned business line(s) by defining risk assessment parameters, setting quality service standards and developing and leading self-audit initiatives to foster consistent and profitable risk selection
Capitalize on opportunities for continuous improvement by reviewing reports on loss ratios and conducting research on market trends and best practices to enhance portfolio and ensure organization is competitive in the marketplace
Build, foster and maintain internal and external relationships by leading the delivery of training, utilizing individual credibility to inform on risk exposure decision-making processes and leading team to efficiently underwrite prospective business to meet service expectations and enhance organizational reputation
Develop sustainable underwriting operations for business line(s) by analyzing, refining and enhancing current practices to ensure future planning aligns with long-range business growth objectives
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
10+ years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
Provide vision and think creatively and innovatively; implement strategies to improve efficiency
Strong technology and systems aptitude of underwriting practices and procedures
Build and capitalize on beneficial internal and external relationships
Collaborate with senior leaders within the organization to accomplish a common goal
Utilize effective research and investigative techniques
Analyze risks, benefits and opportunities to e sure organizational competitiveness and satisfaction of established long-range objectives
Foster and promote collaboration and teamwork
Adjust plans, goals, actions or priorities to meet changing situations; guide others through change
Prioritize interests of the company and community during decision-making
Leverage business and financial expertise
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others
Show empathy and sensitivity to the experience of others; act fairly, ethically and with integrity when decision-making, managing or working with a team and corresponding with customers
Inform team about organizational change and integrations through a variety of means
Motivational, inspirational and enthusiastic approach to team leading and management
Preferred Experience
Extensive underwriting experience is required
Specific experience required will vary based on assigned line/s of business
Experience managing or leading others
Increasing levels of responsibility
Participation in industry events that support continuous education and superior technical proficiency and underwriting competence
Preferred Licenses/Certifications
Depending on assigned line/s of business, specific participation and memberships are preferred and may include one or more of the following:
Professional Liability Underwriting Society
RIMS
Preferred Knowledge
Advanced working knowledge of products and insurance operations, underwriting processes and procedures
Advanced working knowledge of laws and regulations related to area of responsibility
Advanced working knowledge of terminology, concepts and principles related to strategic planning
Advanced working knowledge of market trends and current organizational strategies
Advanced working knowledge of competitive carriers' best practices and market intelligence
QBE Cultural DNAWe can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the center of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.
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Frequent (approximately 10+ 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.
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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 indi
