AVP, Underwriting - Construction (Loss Sensitive)

Strategic Director For Construction Business Unit

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 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.

Location : Flexible on location

Work Arrangement : Hybrid or remote working expectations

The salary range for this role is between $144,000 - $270,000

Your new role :

• 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.

Required Qualifications :

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 :

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!

QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.

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.

This 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.

Skills : Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

How to Apply :

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Equal Employment Opportunity :

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