VP, Environmental Underwriting

Primary Details

Time Type:
Full time

Worker Type:
Employee

The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting environmental portfolios in the region, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing a team of underwriters, writing guidelines, underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, 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: Atlanta, GA;
  Chicago, IL;
  New York City, NY or remote location.
• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.
• The salary range: $180,000‑$338,000.

Your New Role:

• Lead and influence the standardization of underwriting across environmental products by defining risk assessment parameters and setting quality service standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships within and outside the organization to drive new business opportunities.
• Support the development of the annual business plan for the portfolio and ensure its delivery.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and undertake regular reviews.
• Foster a collaborative approach to growing the business by communicating with peers and identifying profit and loss trends.
• Contribute to the development of the team's business plan to maximize productivity and performance.
• Act as a technical expert to support the identification of issues and opportunities within the area of expertise.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
• Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through appropriate learning and development activities.
• Manage resources across the team to ensure business requirements are achieved.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Environmental underwriting experience.
• Participation in industry events for continuous education and technical proficiency.
• Experience in regional underwriting or portfolio management.

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for the listed locations. 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, full‑time and part‑time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.

QBE 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 supports six Employee Networks and promotes community giving opportunities.

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, 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.

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Coaching for success
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Financial Advising
• Influencing
• Insurance Underwriting
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Navigating ambiguity
• Policy Development
• Portfolio Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

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