Underwriter, Accident

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

To provide underwriting, technical support, assist in the development and management of a profitable business portfolio under the specified insurance class according to the Company’s guidelines and delegated authorities.
- Responsible for underwriting activities and P&L responsibility for products aimed at the corporate segment (i.e property, health, liability, worker's compensation, motor, personal accident & travel, employee compensation etc.)
- Responsible for managing UW relationship with intermediaries and business partners in the area of underwriting service delivery, product development and innovation
- Responsible for managing overall business relationship with MTPs and brokers in the area of GWP growth
- Ensure the ongoing personal technical development to achieve ideal DAL state
- Evaluate risk for new business & renewals in accordance with standards, to ensure profitable growth
- Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately
- Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
- Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risks and maximize efficiency
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers, intermediaries and internal stakeholders
- Build strong knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting acceptance levels, systems and organizational guidelines
- Key Performance Indicator on Growth & Profitability - GWP including Renewal and New Business vs. Plan, GWP per Underwriter; NCOR % and UW profit for Corporate channel; Renewal retention rate and New Business pipeline in Salesforce; APTP / Rate Adequacy
- Key Performance Indicator on MTP and Broker Servicing & Satisfaction - Broker survey results
- Key Performance Indicator on Achieve overall local underwriting governance requirement and internal audit: Cell reviews completed timely each month, required actions identified and monitored until complete; Appropriate reporting in place across all portfolios to cover off GUC requirements and allow for active portfolio management

Preferred Competencies/Skills
- Strong level of numeracy and literacy skills
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to analyze data and use for decision-making
- Strong attention to detail

Preferred Education Specifics
- Degree or equivalent qualification preferable

Preferred Experience
- 7+ years working experience with substantial experience gained within the insurance industry
- Use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models
- Established customer/broker relationships

Preferred Knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of relevant market conditions for specific class/portfolio
- Good knowledge of relevant QBE underwriting systems
- Thorough understanding of class specific underwriting and reinsurance knowledge
- Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages
- Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Strong knowledge of QBE underwriting process and procedures

How to Apply:
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.