The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting portfolios in the region, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing a team of underwriters, writing guidelines, underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions. 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 - $270,000 depending on location and experience Your new role : Achieve underwriting results and growth following plan / budget. Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for customers and intermediaries. Develop and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders. Provide technical expertise and guidance to employees. Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes. Manage key portfolios / accounts with intermediaries. Lead, manage coach and mentor the team to ensure effective resource allocation, optimal performance, capability development, employee engagement and retention, and to create an environment to drive and facilitate change. Ensure all policies, processes and procedures are compliant with business and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance requirements and individual accreditation levels are maintained. Required Experience : Experience in underwriting or portfolio management. Understanding of risk underwriting, pricing tools, and loss models. Qualifications : Preferred 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. 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! https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / qbe-north-america / 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 : Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder 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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