Lead Underwriter – Miscellaneous Medical

Overview

The Opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority. This role involves underwriting complex new businesses, offering specialist advice, building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions, and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.

• Location:
  
  Chicago, IL - CA (Remote) - TX (Remote)
• Work Arrangement: hybrid or remote working expectations

The starting salary for this role is between $ and $.

• Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the respective business unit by making appropriate decisions.
• Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize product line expertise to analyze business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection.
• Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
• Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
• Lead profitability and process improvement initiatives by informing senior leaders on best practices and guiding strategic plans.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organizational guidelines.
• Actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets.
• Coach and mentor Underwriters & Assistant Underwriters. As required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to.
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.

• Work Experience:
  
  Significant experience in underwriting; established customer/intermediary and customer/broker relationships.
• Qualifications:
  
  Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

The eligibility for the QBE Benefits and compensation is described below. The salary range above is the national range for listed locations. The offer will consider role complexity, location, and the candidate’s background. Beyond base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if salary expectations fall outside the range.

• 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 – support for six Employee Networks and community involvement

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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, disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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