Senior Underwriter, Cyber

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time



Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to underwrite new business and renewals within specified guidelines and authority levels, supporting the development of a profitable Cyber insurance class. This involves implementing underwriting strategies, building relationships, and making sound decisions to drive business growth and profitability within assigned territories. The role plays a critical part in achieving overall profitability and success in the Cyber underwriting business.

• Location: Chicago, IL - MN, Remote - IN, Remote - MI, Remote
• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week
• The salary range for this role is between $75,000 - $123,500
  
  
  
  

Your new role

• Manage underwriting activities across multiple distribution channels.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in product development, innovation, and testing.
• Participate in relevant meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of insurance guidelines and policy changes, recommending changes to company policies and procedures where appropriate.
• Establish and promote the company image with key clients.
• Evaluate risk for new business and renewals to ensure profitable growth.
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risks and maximize efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of channel strategic plans.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, internal audit, and other governance and compliance requirements.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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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Commitment to Diversity

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 to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

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.

Supplementary information

Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Personal Initiative, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic 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.