Sr Underwriter-Environmental

QBE Insurance Group Limited$99K — $186K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or relevant equivalent experience
  • Experience in environmental underwriting preferred
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to mentor and lead junior staff

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate business applications for underwriting decisions
  • Identify risks and escalate issues as necessary
  • Mentor junior underwriters for team efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
  • Maintain client relationships for business growth
  • Contribute to underwriting practices and pricing improvements
  • Research market intelligence to inform business strategies

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with office and remote days
  • 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, including 12 weeks gender-equal leave for all parents
  • Competitive 401(k) program with a company match up to 8%
  • Comprehensive well-being program including gym memberships and counseling
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional certifications and ongoing education
  • Support for community engagement through Employee Networks
Full Job Description

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 the Environmental book of business.

  • Location: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; or York City, NY

  • 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-$186,000.

Your New Role:

  • Review, evaluate and price business by applying underwriting judgment and adhering to regulations.

  • Identify and minimize risks through due diligence and escalation of issues when necessary.

  • Mentor junior underwriters to ensure efficient team performance.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Contribute to recording and measurement of insurance risks.

  • Establish and maintain relationships with producers and customers.

  • Assist with improvements in underwriting practices and pricing strategies.

  • Research and obtain market intelligence to enhance profit goals.

  • Contribute to special projects and department initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Experience:

  • Environmental underwriting 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 togive back to your community 

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Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

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