QBE Americas, Inc.
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: Hybrid, with expected office presence 2-3 days per week.
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 $180,000‑$338,000. The salary offer will be based on the role's complexity, location, and the candidate's background. Beyond the base salary, regular full‑time employees are eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan.
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 encourages giving back to the community.
Why QBE? We are enabling a more resilient future for our customers, communities, environment, and people. Join us to make a real impact.
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.
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.
Supplementary information – 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: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step‑by‑step process.
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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: Hybrid, with expected office presence 2-3 days per week.
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 $180,000‑$338,000. The salary offer will be based on the role's complexity, location, and the candidate's background. Beyond the base salary, regular full‑time employees are eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan.
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 encourages giving back to the community.
Why QBE? We are enabling a more resilient future for our customers, communities, environment, and people. Join us to make a real impact.
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.
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.
Supplementary information – 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: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step‑by‑step process.
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