Builders Risk Underwriter

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support underwriters by providing technical expertise in reviewing and processing insurance submissions, renewals, and endorsements to ensure compliance with company underwriting policies and guidelines. Location: Houston, TX - New York, NY - Atlanta, GA - Chicago, IL. Work Arrangement: hybrid working expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations on business improvement, focusing on Turnaround Time (TAT)/Service Level Agreement (SLA) opportunities.
• Maintain product, system, and process knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with QBE policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Resolve escalated complaints promptly.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with stakeholders.
• Monitor pending items from brokers and clients for existing policies, following required processes and guidelines.
• Assist with new submission reviews, buyer research, and underwriting model completion to minimize risk and contribute to business growth.
• Assist with the preparation of binder and policy documents, adhering to deadlines and guidelines.
• Track new and pending claims status by liaising between the company and broker.

Requirements

Necessary Work Experience includes: Some relevant insurance / engineering work experience.

Preferred Work Experience includes: Work Experience in any of the Builders Risk / Construction Insurance Segments: Onshore Energy, Power, Renewables, Mining, Commercial (incl Data Centers), Industrial, Infrastructure, Heavy Civil and Engineering Projects, Residential.

Understanding of wordings, relevant regulations and market trends.

Qualifications

Necessary Qualifications include: Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Skills

• Administration Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration Tools
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Value Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Insurance Underwriting
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Marine Insurance
• Policy Analysis
• Presenting with Impact
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management

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)