Lead Inland Marine & Energy Underwriting
QBE Americas, Inc., Dallas, TX, United States
Lead Inland Marine & Energy Underwriting
Time Type: Full time • Worker Type: Employee. The purpose of this role is to underwrite Inland Marine business within the business plan and underwriting guidelines, service standards, and individual earned or delegated underwriting authority. This position involves underwriting complex new businesses, offering specialist advice, 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.
The Opportunity This role is a key contributor to the annual business plan for the Inland Marine unit, responsible for making appropriate underwriting decisions, managing key portfolios with intermediaries, leading profitability and process improvement initiatives, and maintaining in-depth knowledge of legislation, best practices, underwriting systems, products and organisational guidelines.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the Inland Marine unit by making appropriate decisions.
Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Utilise product line expertise to analyse business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection.
Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximise 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 organisational 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; if required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to.
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
Work Experience
Significant experience in underwriting.
Established customer/intermediary relationships.
Established customer/broker relationships.
Qualifications
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Relevant Underwriting Authority.
Compensation Package The salary range for this role is $124,000-233,000, varying by role complexity, location, and candidate background. Beyond the base salary, full‑time employees are eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
QBE Benefits
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.
Why QBE? At QBE, we are enabling a more resilient future for our customers, communities, environment, and people. Our industry offers varied careers that protect what matters most, and our international scale means you can make a real impact.
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, disability or any other legally protected status.
Visa & Work Eligibility 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.
Supplementary Information Travel may be required: Infrequent (approximately 1–4 trips annually). The position includes general office duties, including extended periods of stationary work, use of basic office equipment, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
Skills
Commercial Acumen
Communication
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Financial Products
Insurance Underwriting
Intentional collaboration
Managing performance
Negotiation
Portfolio Management
Problem Solving
Product Development
Risk Appetite
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
How to Apply To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step‑by‑step process.
Legal Disclaimers The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not intended to be a complete list of duties normally performed in this position. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, each other, our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides guidance to help us make good judgement calls.
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The Opportunity This role is a key contributor to the annual business plan for the Inland Marine unit, responsible for making appropriate underwriting decisions, managing key portfolios with intermediaries, leading profitability and process improvement initiatives, and maintaining in-depth knowledge of legislation, best practices, underwriting systems, products and organisational guidelines.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the Inland Marine unit by making appropriate decisions.
Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Utilise product line expertise to analyse business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection.
Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximise 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 organisational 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; if required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to.
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
Work Experience
Significant experience in underwriting.
Established customer/intermediary relationships.
Established customer/broker relationships.
Qualifications
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Relevant Underwriting Authority.
Compensation Package The salary range for this role is $124,000-233,000, varying by role complexity, location, and candidate background. Beyond the base salary, full‑time employees are eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
QBE Benefits
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.
Why QBE? At QBE, we are enabling a more resilient future for our customers, communities, environment, and people. Our industry offers varied careers that protect what matters most, and our international scale means you can make a real impact.
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, disability or any other legally protected status.
Visa & Work Eligibility 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.
Supplementary Information Travel may be required: Infrequent (approximately 1–4 trips annually). The position includes general office duties, including extended periods of stationary work, use of basic office equipment, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
Skills
Commercial Acumen
Communication
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Financial Products
Insurance Underwriting
Intentional collaboration
Managing performance
Negotiation
Portfolio Management
Problem Solving
Product Development
Risk Appetite
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
How to Apply To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step‑by‑step process.
Legal Disclaimers The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not intended to be a complete list of duties normally performed in this position. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, each other, our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides guidance to help us make good judgement calls.
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