Lead Property and Construction Underwriting
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Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Lead Property and Construction Underwriting
- Location: USA - FL - Miami
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- The salary range for this role is: $124,000 - $186,000
The Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to underwrite Construction Facultative business in LATAM region in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.. This role involves 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, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the respective business unit by making appropriate decisions.
- Apply the reinsurance strategy to safeguard the portfolio.
- Participate in relevant meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practices.
- Positively promote the department, division, and company to maximise brand leverage.
- Perform underwriting activities following legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
- Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
- Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximise influence and achieve business objectives.
- Understand and comply with reinsurance requirements to minimise risk and deliver business plan objectives.
- Demonstrate an understanding of market dynamics and market cycles to enhance business performance.
- Maintain expertise and team knowledge through identifying appropriate learning and development activities.
Work Experience:
Preferred Work Experience includes:
- Moderate experience in underwriting.
- Established customer/intermediary relationships.
- Established customer/broker relationships.
- Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English.
- Facultative Reinsurance Business in Latam America and Caribbean Region.
- Engineering background is a plus.
- Qualifications:
- Necessary Qualifications include:
- Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Relevant Underwriting Authority
Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. 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.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office.
- 22 weeks of paid leave depending on the circumstances in growing your family with 12 of those weeks available to all parents, on a gender-equal basis
- Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
- Well-being Programs: Enjoy monthly Guided Meditations and a Well-being Rebate Program for gym memberships, fitness programs, and more.
- Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education through certifications, external professional development and degree related college courses.
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
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 accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Risk Appetite, 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.
- Location:
- Miami
- Job Type:
- PartTime