Job description
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
At QBE, our purpose is to give people the confidence to achieve their ambitions inside and outside of work. From development opportunities, to flexible work options and highly competitive reward and benefits packages, we understand the importance of living our values when it comes to our people. Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our company’s cultural elements – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference.
This opportunity is accountable for executing business strategy for assigned Program(s) by establishing relationships with Program Administrators and utilizing expertise to both underwrite business within authorized limits and evaluate risk to ensure decisions contribute to a profitable portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities
•Deliver on the long-term programs strategy and business plan to drive continued profitable growth (including underwriting, distribution and expense management)•
Provide market facing leadership and customer engagement for key existing and prospective program administrators
- Forge and maintain strong relationships with external Program Administrators by serving as the primary point of contact and relationship manager with accountability for profit, adherence to underwriting guidelines, effective claims management, financial reporting, and data collection and analysis
- Represent program(s) on complex projects involving other divisions within QBE
- Identify and manage new business opportunities through entire evaluation process, including due diligence efforts
- Collaborate with Program Administrators to underwrite the most largest and most complex insurance risks in accordance with Corporate and department strategic guidelines to meet business objectives, including negotiating rates, terms, and conditions for existing and new business, managing production and issuance of contract documentation, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines, and ensuring review and contribution to the business plan and objectives
- Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience:
10+ years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
•Build and capitalize on beneficial internal and external relationships•
Establish and maintain effective, trusting and respectful relationships with customers in a matrix environment
- Build and establish constructive and cooperative working relationships and open lines of communication
- Effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to others
- Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups to settle differences with minimum noise
- Collaborate with people at executive levels inside and outside the organization to accomplish a common goal
- Understand the potential intended and unintended consequences of a given decision, both small-scale and on the organization as a whole
- Effectively present thoughts to key stakeholders at the executive level to influence adoption of recommendations
- Sales acumen and ability to engage and connect with new business prospects
- Understand the needs and goals of a customer and actively look for ways to meet them
- Utilize effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication
- Guide oneself with little or no supervision, and depend on oneself to get things done
- Leverage business and financial expertise
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications - Education / Specifics
Education Specifics:
Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Management, Computer Science or related field
Experience
- Direct underwriting experience and experience with assigned program(s)
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred Knowledge
- Property CAT and CAT Modeling
- Events affecting the industry, including understanding of competition and the marketplace for assigned program(s)
- Advanced understanding and knowledge of underwriting methodologies and best practices
- Advanced understanding and knowledge of organizational underwriting guidelines and standards
- Advanced understanding of laws and regulations relevant to underwriting standards, processes and procedures
- Understanding and knowledge of terminology, concepts and principles related to business planning and strategic planning
- Advanced understanding and knowledge of market trends and current organizational strategies
- Strong business acumen including interpretation and understanding of financial statements and program trust accounts
QBE Cultural DNA
Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:
- We are customer-focused
- We are technical experts
- We are inclusive
- We are fast-paced
- We are courageous
- We are accountable
- We are a team
All employees are expected to adhere to QBE’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices
US Only Section
Travel frequency:
Frequent (approximately 10+ trips annually)
Physical demands:
General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.
US disclaimer
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Global Disclaimer
The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
Compensation
Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs
Annual Salary Range: $169,000 - $254,000
AL, AR, AZ, Fresno, CA, CO (Remote), FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY
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Annual Salary Range: $186,000 - $280,000
CA (Remote, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA
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Annual Salary Range: $212,000 - $317,000
San Francisco CA, NJ and New York City NY
Benefit Highlights
You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.
We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
QBE recognizes that exemplary benefits extend beyond benefits coverage and compensation. Flexibility in your working environment is important to maintaining balance and QBE is dedicated to ensuring employees achieve personal and professional integration by providing the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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