at QBE The Americas in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The Opportunity
The role is accountable for planning, directing and executing the vision for the property industry by developing strategy, building strong industry relationships, sharing extensive industry knowledge, and communicating and capitalizing on best practices that align with corporate objectives. Lead the establishment and execution of a consistent and coordinated underwriting approach that supports the achievement of business results, enables sustainable and profitable organizational growth, and aligns business unit objectives with broad organizational objectives to ensure realization of long-term, wide-reaching goals.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for a suite of products; lead and shape development of strategy by setting annual plans and organizing necessary resources to ensure efficiency and progress towards goals
Drive the integrity of the underwriting process by adhering to and guiding team to follow underwriting standards and regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy of information and minimize risk
Guide and shape underwriting quality assurance, price, rate and exposure monitoring, price adequacy and risk selection for all products for assigned line(s) of business/industry vertical
Utilize influential authority and leadership knowledge to identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement, develop new business, and increase retention to build a sustainable business model
Guide and shape the implementation of strategic team initiatives by providing mentorship and feedback during large-scale project development and reporting to ensure plans support portfolio growth, mitigate risk and adhere to executive level requirements and expectations
Recommend risk tolerances with respect to maximum size and capacity while balancing the needs of the products with the risk appetite of the region and/or group
Build strategic relationships with current and potential customers by networking and providing engaged consultation to foster business growth and meet underwriting and profitability goals
Oversee the analysis of all products underwritten within assigned line(s) of business/industry vertical to achieve overall financial results set forth within the business plan
Utilize high degree of business acumen to drive negotiations and relationships surrounding complex risks to ensure agreements and plans contribute to organizational growth and development as a competitive force in the marketplace
Performs all management duties including, but not limited to, budgeting, hiring, performance reviews, employee development, coordinating and scheduling work, salary recommendations, disciplinary actions, leadership, coaching & counseling
Required Education
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
* 10+ years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
Business and financial acumen and awareness of financial responsibility
Build and establish constructive and cooperative working relationships and open lines of communication both inside and outside the organization
End-to-end strategic planning and implementation including risks, benefits and opportunities analysis to ensure organizational competitiveness and satisfaction of established long-range objectives
Choose a solution to a problem even in ambiguous or difficult situations
Provide vision around complex initiatives and think creatively and innovatively
Identify team performance strengths and weaknesses and implement development and staffing solutions to address performance and capacity gaps
Building and maintaining networks and channels of communication inside and outside the organizations
Participation in industry events that support continuous education and superior technical proficiency and underwriting competence
Utilize effective communication skills to influence and persuade decision makers
Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups to settle differences with minimum noise
Respond calmly, quickly and decisively to unpredictable or unexpected events and changes
Coach and encourage employees towards continuously improving performance
Utilize motivational, inspirational and enthusiastic approach to leading function
Capitalize on established industry network and book of business
Prioritize interests of the company and community during... For full info follow application link.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The companies of QBE North America are committed to equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.
