Sr Underwriter-Environmental

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of specific business strategies by contributing to business development and growth through cultivating relationships with designated clients and making informed underwriting decisions to enhance the profitability of the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business, retain renewals, and ensure the overall profitability of the Environmental book of business.
• Review, evaluate, and price business by applying underwriting judgment and adhering to regulations.
• Identify and minimize risks through due diligence and escalate issues when necessary.
• Mentor junior underwriters to ensure efficient team performance.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to recording and measurement of insurance risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with producers and customers.
• Aid in improvements in underwriting practices and pricing strategies.
• Research and obtain market intelligence to enhance profit goals.
• Contribute to special projects and department initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Experience

• Environmental underwriting 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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

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 actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community.

Why QBE?

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success. Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours!

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

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