Product Manager Europe, Construction

QBE Insurance; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global insurer is seeking a Construction Product Leader to manage and develop a profitable portfolio of construction risks across Europe. You will lead strategic efforts in underwriting, portfolio management, and stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and construction underwriting experience.

Leistungen

Flexible working options

Wellness initiatives

Career growth support

Qualifikationen

• Experience in Construction Underwriting and strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic and technical insurance solutions.
• Results-driven team player with a proactive attitude.

Aufgaben

• Lead and execute Construction underwriting strategy across Europe.
• Oversee review and analysis of the portfolio, monitor progress against business plan.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Construction Underwriting experience

Leadership skills

Strategic and analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Relationship management

Jobbeschreibung

Primary Details

• Time Type: Full time
• Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to strategically manage and develop a profitable portfolio of Construction risks in Europe in alignment with the business plan. This involves providing leadership in product strategy, pricing, and portfolio management, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role also includes driving profitable growth, managing resources effectively, and overseeing the country's and Europe P&L for the Construction business lines within the organization.

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. Are you passionate about working for one of the world's largest insurers that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career and with offices in 28 countries?

Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal, and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks. Today, we employ more than 12,000 people around the world.

QBE Europe SA/NV is headquartered in Brussels and while we are international in outlook, we are also proudly local in our operations. QBE's European Operations, which accounts for over 27% of QBE Group turnover, is a leading specialist in London market and European commercial lines business. Active in both Lloyd's and company market, QBE offers considerable diversity to the broking community. We are a socially responsible company and give our customers the ability to invest a portion of their premiums in environmentally and socially beneficial projects.

With our comprehensive product offering and underwriting expertise, we are able to cover a wide range of business risks, helping our clients to identify them and minimize their exposure.

The opportunity

We are creating a new role as part of our growth European strategy plan. We are looking to grow QBE's Construction practice across Europe. With already an existing Construction offering in France, Spain, and the Netherlands, we are looking to expand our Construction offering to all European offices. This role will play an active role in shaping and supporting the growth of our Construction book. Our European Construction Product Leader can be based in any of our European offices or London.

Your new role

UW Strategy and Business Plan

Alongside the Director of Underwriting and Portfolio Management - Europe, lead and execute Construction underwriting strategy consistently across Europe and ensure the delivery of the Construction annual business plan in alignment with overall Europe and EO Construction strategy. Responsible for the Construction P&L across Europe, driving, shaping, and remediating the Construction portfolio as required. Ensure teams are aware of the strategic direction of the Construction portfolio to achieve business objectives. Recommend, implement, and manage the resources needed to deliver the Construction plan effectively.

Portfolio management, performance, and reporting

Support the development of the Construction portfolio in line with the plan, risk appetite, and European/EO Underwriting strategy. Oversee review and analysis of the portfolio, monitor progress against business plan, identify deviations, and implement remedial actions. Review and drive actions from reports monitoring portfolio performance, underwriting standards, and efficiency measures. Collaborate with Insurance Operations to ensure accurate recording and measurement of risks. Recommend systems and reports to manage the book efficiently.

Technical expertise

Act as technical Construction leader for Europe, referring cases exceeding authority to the relevant EO Construction Leader. Set and communicate risk appetites and aggregate limits in conjunction with EO Product Leads. Ensure sound underwriting decisions, considering all risks, and contribute to peer review processes. Demonstrate market awareness to drive performance. Understand and comply with reinsurance requirements and manage facultative reinsurance purchases.

Stakeholder Management

Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including CUO functions, business partners, reinsurers, and colleagues. Develop external relationships with customers, brokers, and industry bodies. Represent QBE's interests in industry forums and corporate activities.

People

Lead and motivate the Construction underwriting community across Europe. Develop team expertise, set clear accountabilities, and foster a culture of accountability and performance.

About you

• Experience in Construction Underwriting and strong leadership skills
• Proven ability to deliver strategic and technical insurance solutions
• Skilled in influencing and developing new opportunities
• Excellent relationship management at senior levels
• Strategic, analytical, and structured thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Ability to operate across functions and locations
• Results-driven team player with a proactive attitude

Why QBE?

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. Our "At My Best" initiative supports wellbeing and flexibility. We foster an inclusive, fair workplace with flexible working options and employee networks. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and supporting your career growth.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable legislation.

Job ID 341683