Lead Commercial Underwriting

Underwriting Role

The purpose of this role is to underwrite new business and renewals within specified guidelines and authority levels, while providing technical support and overseeing profitable growth within the insurance class. Additionally, the role involves managing underwriting activities as well as fostering relationships with intermediaries and business partners to drive underwriting service delivery and innovation.

Responsibilities :

• Review and approve risk within underwriting guidelines and agreed SLAs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, intermediaries, and stakeholders.
• Act as a technical expert to support issue identification and opportunities within the specified product class.
• Underwrite risks and authorize referrals following delegated authority and underwriting standards for profitable growth.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the business unit's business plan.
• Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for internal / external customers and business partners.
• Maintain expertise and team knowledge through identifying appropriate learning and development activities.
• Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
• Participate in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives.

Work Experience :

Preferred work experience includes :

Qualifications :

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Global disclaimer : The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our group code of ethics and conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

US only disclaimer : To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

US only - physical demands : General office jobs : Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

Skills : Analytical thinking, communication, critical thinking, customer service, customer value management, decision making, financial advising, financial products, insurance underwriting, intentional collaboration, managing performance, negotiation, portfolio management, risk management, stakeholder management

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Equal employment opportunity : QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.