Lead Underwriter, Media Liability

Primary Details

Time Type:
Full time

Worker Type:
Employee

The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of specific business strategies by contributing to business development and growth through cultivating relationships with designated clients and making informed underwriting decisions to enhance the profitability of the Media Liability portfolio. Key responsibilities involve generating new business, retaining renewals, and ensuring the overall profitability of the book of business.

Location: New York, NY - Chicago, IL - Los Angeles, CA

Work Arrangement: hybrid working expectations

The starting salary for this role is between $ and $

• Underwrite business following the business plan and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and delivery of the annual business plan.
• Apply a Reinsurance Strategy to safeguard the portfolio.
• Contribute to meetings to share knowledge and best practices.
• Promote the department, division, and company to maximize brand leverage.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.
• Continually develop technical knowledge and expertise.
• Manage resources across the team to achieve business requirements.
• Motivate and develop the team through good leadership behaviors.
• Ensure accurate recording of insurance risks and compliance with regulations.

• Moderate relevant experience.

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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.

• 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

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Benefits | QBE US.

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!

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.

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.

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.

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Financial Management
• Insurance Underwriting
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Policy Development
• Portfolio Management
• Problem Solving
• Product Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Leadership

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