AVP, Underwriting - Life Sciences
QBE Americas, Inc., Chicago, IL, United States
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to develop and execute channel strategic plans while providing expert technical guidance on a range of products to intermediaries and clients. This role involves overseeing underwriting activities and managing the profitability of QBE's Life Sciences products.
Location: Preferably Chicago, IL but open to other locations as well
Work Arrangement: hybrid or remote working expectations
Starting salary: $144,000.00 – $237,500.00
Evaluate risk for new business & renewals to ensure profitable growth.
Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness.
Provide senior technical and specialist product expertise to corporate intermediaries/clients.
Ensure ongoing personal technical development to achieve the ideal DAL state.
Support divisional underwriting function to actively manage talent for succession planning.
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risks.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, intermediaries, and stakeholders.
Contribute to the development and implementation of channel strategic plans.
Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviors.
Achieve overall local underwriting governance requirements and internal audit standards.
Work Experience
Significant underwriting experience with regional exposure.
Established customer and broker relationships.
Qualifications
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Compensation Package The salary range for this role is already specified. Additional compensation may include 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 supports multiple employee networks and encourages community engagement
Skills
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Financial Advising
Insurance Underwriting
Intentional collaboration
Managing performance
Negotiation
Policy Development
Portfolio Management
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning
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.
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.
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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Worker Type: Employee
The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to develop and execute channel strategic plans while providing expert technical guidance on a range of products to intermediaries and clients. This role involves overseeing underwriting activities and managing the profitability of QBE's Life Sciences products.
Location: Preferably Chicago, IL but open to other locations as well
Work Arrangement: hybrid or remote working expectations
Starting salary: $144,000.00 – $237,500.00
Evaluate risk for new business & renewals to ensure profitable growth.
Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness.
Provide senior technical and specialist product expertise to corporate intermediaries/clients.
Ensure ongoing personal technical development to achieve the ideal DAL state.
Support divisional underwriting function to actively manage talent for succession planning.
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risks.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, intermediaries, and stakeholders.
Contribute to the development and implementation of channel strategic plans.
Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviors.
Achieve overall local underwriting governance requirements and internal audit standards.
Work Experience
Significant underwriting experience with regional exposure.
Established customer and broker relationships.
Qualifications
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Compensation Package The salary range for this role is already specified. Additional compensation may include 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 supports multiple employee networks and encourages community engagement
Skills
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Financial Advising
Insurance Underwriting
Intentional collaboration
Managing performance
Negotiation
Policy Development
Portfolio Management
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning
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.
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.
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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