Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

AVP - Marine Cargo Underwriting

• Location: USA –Chicago, Ill

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid  

• The salary range for this role is:  $ 158,000-237,500

The purpose of this role is to support the US cargo team in achieving profitable growth by leading underwriting for the region, technical support, and training to develop individuals within the team. This role involves managing complex underwriting cases, contributing to product strategy, and building relationships with intermediaries to drive business growth. The role also includes underwriting new business and renewals within set guidelines and authority levels to meet business objectives. 

Your new role:

• Contribute to the achievement of operational objectives for the underwriting function and/or business unit.
• Perform underwriting activities following all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
• Provide efficient and timely service to brokers and clients.
• Evaluate risk for new business following standards, to ensure profitable growth.
• Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practices.

Work Experience:

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Significant underwriting experience.
• Established customer and broker relationships.
• Significant production underwriting experience
• Established customer and broker relationships with a focus on major trading partners.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. 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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team. 

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to: 

• 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 

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! 

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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.   

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   

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.