Lead Financial Lines Underwriter

QBE Insurance; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Financial Lines Underwriter to drive business growth through strategic underwriting decisions. This role involves cultivating client relationships and ensuring profitability within a designated book of business. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the insurance landscape, particularly in Financial Lines. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, where your contributions will directly impact success and innovation. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) contribution

Paid-time off program

Paid family and caregiver leaves

Annual discretionary bonus plan

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of underwriting experience in Financial Lines preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and assess complex risks.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite business following the business plan and regulatory requirements.
• Generate new business and retain renewals for profitability.

Skills

Business Management

Collaboration Tools

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Insurance Underwriting

Portfolio Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Lead Financial Lines Underwriter

QBE Insurance Miami, United States Apply now Posted 3 days ago Remote Job Permanent USD 120 000 - 180 000 per year

Lead Financial Lines Underwriter

QBE Insurance Miami, United States Apply now

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

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 involve generating new business, retaining renewals, and ensuring the overall profitability of a specific designated book of business within our Specialty insurance vertical

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite business following the business plan and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and delivery of the annual business plan.
• Apply a Reinsurance Strategy to safeguard the portfolio.
• Contribute to meetings to share knowledge and best practices.
• Promote the department, division, and company to maximise brand leverage.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.
• Continually develop technical knowledge and expertise.
• Manage resources across the team to achieve business requirements.
• Motivate and develop the team through good leadership behaviours.
• Ensure accurate recording of insurance risks and compliance with regulations.

Work Experience:

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Prior underwriting experience in Financial Lines (preferred 3 years minimum

Qualifications:

Necessary Qualifications include:

• Ability to analyze financial statements
• Analytical and decision-making, ability to assess complex risks and make underwriting decisions.
• Communication, network and relationship building skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Customer and sales-oriented behaviours
• Be willing and able to trave for business purposes, including overseas visits
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent formal educations qualifications
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Portuguese will be a plus.
• Knowledge of insurance industry regulations, market trends and emerging risks.

Inclusion of Diversity

At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.

About QBE

We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the center of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.

With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?

Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/

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 - Travel Frequency
• Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

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.

At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.

Compensation

Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs

Annual Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000

AL, AR, AZ, CO (Remote), DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX (Remote, Plano), UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY
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Annual Salary Range: $132,000 - $198,000

CA (Remote, Fresno, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA
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Annual Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000

NJ and New York City NY

Benefit Highlights

You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.

We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.

At QBE, we understand that exceptional employee benefits go beyond mere coverage and compensation. We recognize the importance of flexibility in the work environment to promote a healthy balance, and we are committed to facilitating personal and professional integration for our employees. That's why we offer the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.

If this role necessitates a hybrid working model, candidates must be open to attending the office 8-12 days per month. This approach ensures a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members can come together to innovate and drive success.

Skills:
Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management

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 is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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