Senior Underwriter - Accident & Health

QBE North America; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Accident & Health insurance. This pivotal role involves underwriting new business and renewals, implementing strategies to drive profitability, and building strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Stop Loss portfolio and demonstrate the ability to make sound underwriting decisions. With a hybrid work arrangement, this position offers a balanced work-life dynamic. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the insurance industry.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

22 weeks of paid leave for family growth

Competitive 401(k) program with company match

Well-being program

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting and risk assessment in the insurance sector.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and existing policies in compliance with standards.
• Maintain relationships with agents and customers to meet their needs.
• Evaluate risk for new business to ensure profitable growth.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Thinking

Business Development

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Financial Advising

Insurance Underwriting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Primary Details

Time Type: Full time



Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to underwrite new business and renewals within specified guidelines and authority levels, supporting the development of a profitable Stop Loss portfolio under the Accident & Health insurance class. This involves implementing underwriting strategies, building relationships, and making sound decisions to drive business growth and profitability within assigned territories. The role plays a critical part in achieving overall profitability and success in the Accident & Health underwriting business.

• Location: Marblehead, MA, Plano, TX, Edina, MN. Chicago, IL, Sun Prairie, WI
• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week
• The salary range for this role is between $99,000 - $164,000
  
  
  
  

Your New Role

• Perform underwriting responsibilities including quote preparation, review of amendments, and plan exceptions to achieve department results.
• Ensure adherence to loss ratio goals and achieve expected rate increase average and persistency goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with agents and customers to understand their needs and provide suitable products.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to share information, recommend solutions, and support business objectives.
• Underwrite new and existing policies in compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide timely and professional service to customers and intermediaries, delivering decisions and solutions promptly.
• Evaluate risk for new business to ensure profitable growth and identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports in a timely manner, and meet new business targets.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Moderate relevant experience in Stop Loss
• Underwriting experience in the Stop insurance industry, including risk profiling and pricing tools.
• Established customer and broker relationships.
• Underwriting experience in a high-production environment with increasing levels of responsibility.
  
  
  
  

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: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• 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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Commitment to Diversity

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.

Supplementary information

Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Personal Initiative, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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