Head of North America A&H Reinsurance - QBE Re

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Head of North America A&H Reinsurance - QBE Re
Location: USA – New York (Preferred) and other Multi US Locations
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to lead the strategic development, underwriting, and portfolio management of the North America Accident and Health Treaty business to achieve sustainable, profitable growth in alignment with the business plan.

Responsibilities

• Communicate direction of underwriting business plan to team in order to achieve delivery of business objectives
• Manage resource, motivate, develop and focus the team(s) to maintain required standards of performance and engagement
• Establish and strengthen strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally, including cedants and brokers
• Underwrite and delegate the Underwriting of Reinsurance risks to meet business objectives including:
• Negotiating rates, terms, and conditions for existing and new business
• Managing production and issue of contract certainty documentation
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines
• Deliver on an annual business plan for the underwriting business area
• Monitor and report on progress
• Keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively
• Communicate risk appetites to underwriting teams, in accordance with the business plan
• Establish clear accountabilities and authority levels for direct reports and build a strong culture of performance and accountability to ensure delivery of goals

Qualifications

• Significant relevant reinsurance experience
• Experience leading teams
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Compensation Package

The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. 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 will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.

QBE Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. 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 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 actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

Why QBE?

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US

Commitment to Diversity

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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.