Lead Commercial Property Underwriting

Primary Details

Time Type:
Full time — Worker Type:
Employee

The purpose of this role is to underwrite new Commercial Property business and renewals within specified guidelines and authority levels, while providing technical support and overseeing profitable growth within the insurance class. Additionally, the role involves managing underwriting activities as well as fostering relationships with intermediaries and business partners to drive underwriting service delivery and innovation.

• Atlanta, GA; 3340 Peachtree Road, Tower Place 100 Atlanta GA 30326
• Chicago, IL; 500 West Madison St Suite 1205 Chicago IL 60661
• Los Angeles, CA; 515 South Flower Street Suite 1060 Los Angeles CA90070
• New York City, NY; 28 Liberty Street, 26th Floor, New York NY 10005
• San Francisco, CA

This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

$124,000 - $233,000.

• Review and approve risk within Underwriting Guidelines and agreed SLAs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, intermediaries, and stakeholders.
• Act as a technical expert to support issue identification and opportunities within the specified product class.
• Underwrite risks and authorize referrals following delegated authority and underwriting standards for profitable growth.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Business Unit's Business Plan.
• Deliver timely decisions and problem‑solving solutions for internal/external customers and business partners.
• Maintain expertise and team knowledge through identifying appropriate learning and development activities.
• Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
• Participate in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives.

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

• Moderate Commercial Property underwriting experience.

The salary range is provided above. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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