Underwriter, Hull and Liability

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Responsible for underwriting activities and P&L responsibility of the marine Hull and Liability products, and managing UW relationship with intermediaries and business partners in the area of underwriting service delivery, product development and innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for underwriting activities of the marine Hull and Liability products
• Responsible for managing UW relationship with intermediaries and business partners in the area of underwriting service delivery, product development and innovation
• Responsible for developing overall business relationship with major and local brokers in the area of GWP Growth
• Ensure the ongoing personal technical development to achieve ideal authorized 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

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification preferable
• Working experience with substantial experience gained within the insurance industry
• Thorough understanding of class specific underwriting and procedure and reinsurance knowledge
• Use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models
• Strong organizational, prioritization, interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills
• Ability to analyze data and use for decision-making
• Strong attention to detail
• Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages
• Established customer/broker relationships would be an asset
• Strong level of numeracy and literacy skills would be an asset
• Extensive knowledge of relevant market conditions for specific class/portfolio would be an asset

Candidates with less experience may be considered as Assistant Underwriter

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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.