Senior Underwriting Manager

2 weeks ago

Plano, Texas, United States QBE Insurance Group Limited Full time

Position Overview

Employment Type:
Full-time

Role Type:
Employee


Drive the Accident & Health (A&H) underwriting strategy by facilitating business development and expansion through establishing strong connections within designated regions and applying effective decision-making to underwrite opportunities that enhance a profitable portfolio.

This position plays a vital role in fostering territory performance for A&H.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Leverage expertise in product lines by conducting assessments to evaluate potential business opportunities and advise on profitable risk selection.
  • Execute intricate underwriting tasks in compliance with all legal and regulatory standards to ensure obligations are fulfilled.
  • Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with various agency leaders by employing a high level of business insight to deliver sound underwriting decisions, guarantee personalized service, and secure support for departmental initiatives and growth.
  • Enhance the growth of assigned business lines by reviewing, categorizing, assessing, and pricing complex business, communicating high-risk exposures to senior management, and providing feedback on recommendations.
  • Foster relationships and lead projects by sharing knowledge with colleagues, guiding product review and launch processes, resolving escalated issues, and monitoring the impact of changes to ensure departmental initiatives advance the business.
  • Spearhead profitability and process improvement initiatives by advising senior management on innovative underwriting best practices, directing the development and execution of strategic plans and training programs, and tracking team performance within the assigned territory to identify gaps and promote efficiencies aligned with departmental goals.
  • Manage documentation in accordance with underwriting standards and policies, making informed decisions regarding underwriter recommendations to ensure adherence to profitability objectives.
Qualifications:

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience:

7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills:

  • Apply logical reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Negotiate effectively in challenging situations with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve differences amicably.
  • Build and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with open lines of communication.
  • Anticipate challenges, identify root causes, and develop strategies to address them.
  • Establish and maintain effective, trusting relationships with clients in a matrix environment.
  • Present logical reasoning and analysis clearly and efficiently to others.
  • Understand customer needs and goals, actively seeking ways to meet them.
  • Employ creativity and open-minded thinking to generate and support innovative approaches.
  • Communicate information in a clear, organized, and professional manner.
  • Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others.
  • Build long-term collaborative relationships with senior management.
  • Adapt and remain flexible in a complex and changing environment.
  • Utilize personal credibility to influence others.
Preferred Knowledge:

  • Advanced understanding of underwriting department processes and procedures.
  • Awareness of industry trends, including competition and market dynamics.
  • Principles and processes for delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Knowledge of products and concepts related to the insurance sector.
Continuous Improvement:

  • Evaluate information to ensure compliance with standards, using relevant data and judgment to determine adherence to laws, regulations, or standards.
About QBE:


At QBE, we strive to anticipate the future by asking the right questions, enabling a resilient future for our clients by helping them build strength and embrace change.

As an international insurer, we are committed to realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

Our people are central to our success, and we foster a collaborative environment where we support each other in enabling resilience for our customers, communities, and economies.

With over 12,000 employees across 27 countries, we are large enough to make a significant impact yet small enough to maintain a friendly workplace where passion and kindness thrive.

Join us at QBE and let's create a brighter future together.


Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel (approximately 5-10 trips annually)

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment:

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting with minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods and operate basic office equipment.


Disclaimer:
To perform this role successfully, individuals must be able to meet essential job responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Job Type:
Individual Contributor

Global Disclaimer:
The duties outlined in this job description do not limit the assignment of work and are not to be construed as a complete list of responsibilities typically performed in this position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties.

Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct outlines the responsibilities we uphold at QBE towards our company, colleagues, customers, suppliers, communities, and governments.

It provides clear guidance to assist us in making sound judgment calls.


Compensation:

Base pay will vary based on education, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.

Annual Salary Range:
$121,000 - $182,000

Annual Salary Range: $133,000 - $200,000

Annual Salary Range: $152,000 - $228,000

Benefit Highlights:


At QBE, we recognize that employees are more than just their work, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, support, and flexibility to help you live your best life both personally and professionally.

Employees working over 30 hours a week will have access to extensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits.


We also provide a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time-off program. Additionally, our paid family and caregiver leaves support our employees and their families.

Regular full-time and part-time employees may also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.


QBE believes that exemplary benefits extend beyond coverage and compensation.

Flexibility in the working environment is crucial for maintaining balance, and we are dedicated to ensuring employees achieve personal and professional integration through 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 complies with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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