AVP FinPro Treaty Reinsurance Underwriter - QBE Re
Full-time employee role based in New York, USA with a hybrid work arrangement.
About the role
Drive the profitable growth, retention, and strategic development of the US Financial or Professional Lines treaty portfolio through disciplined underwriting, business development, and portfolio management. The role is accountable for underwriting new and renewal business within delegated authority, applying sound judgment to build and maintain a diverse, profitable portfolio while achieving business objectives. Additionally, the role provides technical underwriting expertise, guidance, and training to support team development, manages complex underwriting opportunities, contributes to product and portfolio strategy, and builds strong relationships with intermediaries and clients to enhance market presence and long-term business growth.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of the portfolio business plan
- Underwrite Reinsurance risks to meet business objectives, including negotiating rates, terms, and conditions for existing and new business
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines
- Comply with Underwriting Authorities, legal and regulatory requirements, peer review, and underwriting standards/best practices
- Comply with agreed aggregate management guidelines, including RDS returns as required
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including customers, brokers, industry bodies, business partners, reinsurers, and colleagues to maximize influence
- Keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness, specifically in your area(s) of expertise, to operate effectively and appropriately
- Participate in all relevant meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practice
- Maintain and develop expertise and team knowledge through identifying appropriate learning and development activities
- Motivate and develop more junior team members, with specific reference/responsibility for your area of expertise
Requirements
- Moderate relevant reinsurance experience
- Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years relevant experience in Financial or Professional Lines insurance/reinsurance
- Progression toward or receipt of professional designations including CPCU, ARe, RPLU, or any actuarial exams
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office products
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Business Management
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Customer Value Management
- Decision Making
- Insurance Underwriting
- Intentional collaboration
- Managing performance
- Process Improvements
- Reinsurance
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Management
Pay
The salary range for this role is $189,000–$282,500. 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 are eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
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 – active support for six Employee Networks and community engagement opportunities