VP, Underwriting Leader Property

QBE Americas, Inc.
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Miami
May 23, 2025
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee VP, Underwriting Leader Property Location: USA - Fl - Miami Work Arrangement: Hybrid The salary range for this role is:$180,000 - $270,000 The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to lead and manage profitable underwriting operations for multiple lines of business, ensuring strategic growth, adherence to quality metrics, and alignment with organizational profitability objectives. Additionally, the role involves providing high-quality specialist engineering support to various stakeholders by overseeing internal and external engineering services. Your new role: Lead and manage the underwriting team for assigned line(s) of business to ensure risk quality and proper insurance to value. Drive standardization of underwriting by defining risk assessment parameters and setting quality service standards. Foster a collaborative approach to growing the business by identifying profit and loss trends and developing strategic portfolio growth initiatives. Capitalize on opportunities for continuous improvement by reviewing reports on loss ratios and implementing innovative underwriting strategies. Build and maintain internal and external relationships by leading the delivery of training and informing on risk exposure decision-making processes. Develop sustainable underwriting operations to align with long-range business growth objectives. Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures and accurately forecasting resource needs/costs. Contribute to underwriting strategy through the development of engineering deliverables and activities. Establish and maintain a robust engineering risk management framework. Network with other areas of the organization to share best practices and ensure consistency in processes. Work Experience: Necessary Work Experience includes: Significant relevant experience. Preferred Work Experience includes: Participation in industry events supporting continuous education and technical proficiency in underwriting. Extensive underwriting experience including managing or leading teams and increasing levels of responsibility. Moderate experience working for Energy Underwriters or Brokers. Significant exposure to international energy facilities. Significant experience in design, operations, maintenance, and process safety management of oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities. Qualifications: Necessary Qualifications include: Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate's professional background, including their 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. Benefits Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office. 22 weeks of paid leave depending on the circumstances in growing your family with 12 of those weeks available toallparents, on a gender-equal basis Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8% Well-being Programs: Enjoy monthly Guided Meditations and a Well-being Rebate Program for gym memberships, fitness programs, and more. Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education through certifications, external professional development and degree related college courses. To learn more, click here: Benefits \| QBE US. Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world? At QBE, we're enabling a more resilient future - for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We're building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success. Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. Join us now, so you can be part of our success - and we can be part of yours! https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/ Commitment to Diversity At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. Skills: Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Products, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.