AVP, Underwriting - Construction

QBE Insurance Group • Boston, MA

16h • $144,000 - $270,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for our construction business unit, ensuring growth and profitability. This role will focus on the application of complex, loss sensitive and guaranteed cost program structures and tailored risk-management solutions for our contracting customers. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions.

Requirements

• Experience with Commercial P&C lines of business, specifically, Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, Auto Liability, Umbrella, Property, and Inland Marine.
• Strong working knowledge of the construction industry and construction specific coverages and products
• 5+ years of work-related experience.
• Loss sensitive underwriting experience.
• Experience in underwriting or portfolio management.
• Understanding of risk underwriting, pricing tools, and loss models.

Responsibilities

• Achieve underwriting results and growth following plan/budget.
• Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for customers and intermediaries.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to employees.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes.
• Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries.
• Lead, manage coach and mentor the team to ensure effective resource allocation, optimal performance, capability development, employee engagement and retention, and to create an environment to drive and facilitate change.
• Ensure all policies, processes and procedures are compliant with business and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance requirements and individual accreditation levels are maintained.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed