QBE Insurance
Overview
Lead Cargo Underwriter role at QBE Insurance focusing on underwriting complex new business, providing specialist advice, building broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, staying informed about industry standards, and coaching Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.
The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan within the set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority. This role involves 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, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.
Primary Details
Location: New York City, NY; Boston, MA; or Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days in the office)
The salary range for this role is dependent on location. Salary ranges by location: New York City and Boston, MA: $155,000 - $233,500; Chicago, IL: $136,500 - $204,500
Your new role
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 and Assistant Underwriters. As required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to.
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and best practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
Work Experience
Significant experience in underwriting.
Experience in underwriting multinational cargo programs.
Established customer/intermediary relationships.
Established customer/broker relationships.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Relevant Underwriting Authority.
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 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 support your work life. 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 family leave, 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 counseling, financial and legal advice
Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education
Employee Network and Community – QBE supports six Employee Networks and opportunities to give back to your community
To learn more, see Benefits | QBE US.
Why QBE At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future for customers, communities, the environment, and our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and our people are at the center of our success. Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people protect what matters most. You’ll work with passionate, talented, and kind colleagues, and our international scale supports your ambitions while allowing you to make a real impact. Join us to be part of our success – and ours is yours.
LinkedIn: QBE North America
Equal Employment Opportunity QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply To submit your application, click Apply and follow the step-by-step process.
Skills Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Product Development, Risk Appetite, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.
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The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan within the set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority. This role involves 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, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.
Primary Details
Location: New York City, NY; Boston, MA; or Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days in the office)
The salary range for this role is dependent on location. Salary ranges by location: New York City and Boston, MA: $155,000 - $233,500; Chicago, IL: $136,500 - $204,500
Your new role
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 and Assistant Underwriters. As required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to.
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and best practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
Work Experience
Significant experience in underwriting.
Experience in underwriting multinational cargo programs.
Established customer/intermediary relationships.
Established customer/broker relationships.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Relevant Underwriting Authority.
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 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 support your work life. 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 family leave, 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 counseling, financial and legal advice
Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education
Employee Network and Community – QBE supports six Employee Networks and opportunities to give back to your community
To learn more, see Benefits | QBE US.
Why QBE At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future for customers, communities, the environment, and our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and our people are at the center of our success. Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people protect what matters most. You’ll work with passionate, talented, and kind colleagues, and our international scale supports your ambitions while allowing you to make a real impact. Join us to be part of our success – and ours is yours.
LinkedIn: QBE North America
Equal Employment Opportunity QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply To submit your application, click Apply and follow the step-by-step process.
Skills Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Product Development, Risk Appetite, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.
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