Builders Risk Underwriter

QBE North America

Atlanta (NY)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

22 weeks family leave

401(k) with company match up to 8%

Well-being program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Networks

Job summary

QBE North America is seeking an experienced insurance underwriting professional to support underwriters by providing technical expertise in reviewing and processing submissions, renewals, and endorsements to ensure compliance with underwriting policies. This hybrid role involves collaborating with brokers and clients across multiple U.S.

locations, driving efficiency and quality in submissions and risk assessment.

Qualifications

Necessary qualifications include a tertiary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Some relevant insurance/engineering work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide recommendations on business improvements focusing on Turnaround Time (TAT) and SLA opportunities.
Maintain product, system, and process knowledge.
Ensure compliance with QBE policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
Resolve escalated complaints promptly.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
Monitor pending items from brokers and clients for existing policies following required processes and guidelines.
Assist with new submission reviews, buyer research, and underwriting model completion to minimize risk and contribute to business growth.
Assist with preparation of binder and policy documents, adhering to deadlines and guidelines.
Track new and pending claims status by liaising between the company and broker.

Skills

Insurance Underwriting

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to support underwriters by providing technical expertise in reviewing and processing insurance submissions, renewals, and endorsements to ensure compliance with company underwriting policies and guidelines.

Location: Houston, TX - New York, NY - Atlanta, GA - Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: hybrid working expectations
The starting salaryfor this role is between $80,000.00 and $150,000.00

Your new role

Provide recommendations on business improvement, focusing on Turnaround Time (TAT)/Service Level Agreement (SLA) opportunities.
Maintain product, system, and process knowledge.
Ensure compliance with QBE policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
Resolve escalated complaints promptly.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with stakeholders.
Monitor pending items from brokers and clients for existing policies, following required processes and guidelines.
Assist with new submission reviews, buyer research, and underwriting model completion to minimize risk and contribute to business growth.
Assist with the preparation of binder and policy documents, adhering to deadlines and guidelines.
Track new and pending claims status by liaising between the company and broker.

Work Experience

Necessary Work Experience includes:

Some relevant insurance / engineering work experience.

Preferred Work Experience includes:

Work Experience in any of the Builders Risk / Construction Insurance Segments: Onshore Energy, Power, Renewables, Mining, Commercial (incl Data Centers), Industrial, Infrastructure, Heavy Civil and Engineering Projects, Residential.
Understanding of wordings, relevant regulations and market trends.

Qualifications

Necessary Qualifications include:

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. 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

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US .

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!

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QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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