VP, Underwriting - US Inland Marine

QBE Insurance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

QBE Insurance is seeking a Vice President for its newly formed Inland Marine underwriting unit. This leadership role requires expertise in underwriting and market trends, along with a tertiary degree. With responsibilities encompassing business production and team building, this position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid Working – mix of home and office

22 weeks of paid leave for family growth

Competitive 401(k) program with company match

Well-being program including gym membership

Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications

Qualifications

• Senior Underwriting experience within the inland marine market.
• Strong understanding of regulations and market trends.
• High proficiency in relevant software, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce business and handle renewals.
• Assist in building product, technology, and pricing tools.
• Recruit and hire new team members as business grows.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Insurance Underwriting

Negotiation

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Tertiary Degree

Tools

Excel

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The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to serve in a leadership position in a newly formed Inland Marine underwriting unit. This role will produce business, handle renewals and assist in the build out of product, technology and pricing tools. As the business grows, this role will recruit and hire new team members as direct reports.

• Location: Boston Remote, Atlanta, Chicago, New York and Houston
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid if office location is available (2-3 days a week in the office)
• The salary range for this role is between $180,000- $338,000 depending on location and experience
  
  
  
  

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time



Worker Type: Employee

VP, Underwriting - US Inland Marine

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to serve in a leadership position in a newly formed Inland Marine underwriting unit. This role will produce business, handle renewals and assist in the build out of product, technology and pricing tools. As the business grows, this role will recruit and hire new team members as direct reports.

• Location: Boston Remote, Atlanta, Chicago, New York and Houston
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid if office location is available (2-3 days a week in the office)
• The salary range for this role is between $180,000- $338,000 depending on location and experience
  
  
  
  

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 minimise 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:

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Senior Underwriting experience working within the inland marine market.
• Strong understanding of wordings, relevant regulations and market trends
• Experience building relationships and trust internally and externally.
• High Level proficiency in relevant software, including Excel and other departmental tools
• Experience in negotiation.
• Experience analysing and using data for decision making.
  
  
  
  

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: 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.

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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, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Presenting with Impact, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management

How to Apply:

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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.

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