VP, Underwriting - US Inland Marine
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeVP, Underwriting - US Inland Marine
The Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to serve in a leadership position in a newly formed Inland Marine underwriting unit. This role will produce business, handle renewals and assist in the build out of product, technology and pricing tools. As the business grows, this role will recruit and hire new team members as direct reports.
- Location: Boston Remote, Atlanta, Chicago, New York and Houston
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid if office location is available (2-3 days a week in the office)
- The salary range for this role is between $180,000- $338,000 depending on location and experience
Your new role:
- Provide recommendations on business improvement, focusing on Turnaround Time (TAT)/Service Level Agreement (SLA) opportunities.
- Maintain product, system, and process knowledge.
- Ensure compliance with QBE policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Resolve escalated complaints promptly.
- Establish and maintain a good working relationship with stakeholders.
- Monitor pending items from brokers and clients for existing policies, following required processes and guidelines.
- Assist with new submission reviews, buyer research, and underwriting model completion to minimise risk and contribute to business growth.
- Assist with the preparation of binder and policy documents, adhering to deadlines and guidelines.
- Track new and pending claims status by liaising between the company and broker.
Work Experience:
Preferred Work Experience includes:
- Senior Underwriting experience working within the inland marine market.
- Strong understanding of wordings, relevant regulations and market trends
- Experience building relationships and trust internally and externally.
- High Level proficiency in relevant software, including Excel and other departmental tools
- Experience in negotiation.
- Experience analysing and using data for decision making.
Qualifications:
Necessary Qualifications include:
- 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
QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.
Supplementary information
Skills:
Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Presenting with Impact, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic ManagementHow to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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