Lead Environmental Underwriting

Lead Environmental Underwriting – Job Description

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• Time Type:
  Full time
• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Locations:
  Atlanta, GA;
  Chicago, IL;
  New York City, NY or remote location.
• Work Arrangement:
  Hybrid – in office 2-3 days per week.
• Salary Range: $124,000 – $233,000.

The purpose of this role is to underwrite environmental business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority. The role involves underwriting complex new businesses and offering specialist advice. It also requires 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.

• Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the respective business unit by making appropriate decisions.
• Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize product line expertise to analyze business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection.
• Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
• Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
• Lead profitability and process improvement initiatives by informing senior leaders on best practices and guiding strategic plans.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organizational guidelines.
• Actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets.
• Coach and mentor Underwriters & Assistant Underwriters; supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to.
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.

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

• Significant experience in environmental underwriting.
• Established customer/intermediary relationships.
• Established customer/broker relationships.

Beyond the base salary, regular full‑time and part‑time employees are 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 the 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 well‑being 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.

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.

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.

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Insurance Underwriting
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Negotiation
• Portfolio Management
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Strategic Management
• Waterfall Model

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