Vice President, Specialty Casualty

QBE Americas, Inc.
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
30 West Monroe Street (Show on map)
Apr 24, 2025
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to accountable for building and leveraging existing broker relationships to win and retain business. Responsible for applying technical expertise based on best practice and industry standards. Contribute to the achievement of business results that enable organizational growth through consistent application of processes, ensuring appropriate risk selection and pricing. Maintain knowledge base around full spectrum of products and provide input on the introduction of potential new products. Will be responsible for product(s) within a line of business, such as Accident and Health, Aviation, Retail P&C, Wholesale P&C, Financial Lines, and Transactional Liability. * Location: Chicago, IL * Work Arrangement: Hybrid * The salary range for this role is: $198,000 - $297,000 Your new role: * Lead and influence the standardization of underwriting across assigned product(s) by holding the team accountable, defining risk assessment parameters, setting quality service standards and developing and leading self-audit initiatives to foster consistent and profitable risk selection Develop and maintain relationships within and outside QBE to drive new business opportunities Foster a collaborative approach to growing the business by communicating with peers and identifying profit and loss trends to drive achievement of department profitability objectives Capitalize on opportunities for continuous improvement by reviewing reports on loss ratios, conducting research on market trends and best practices and leading the implementation of innovative underwriting strategies to enhance portfolio and ensure organization is competitive in the marketplace Develop sustainable underwriting operations for product(s) by analyzing, refining and enhancing current practices to ensure future planning aligns with long-range business growth objectives Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience * 10+ years relevant experience Preferred Experience: * Collaborate at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal Utilize effective research and investigative techniques Analyze risks, benefits and opportunities to ensure organizational competitiveness and satisfaction of established long-range objectives Prioritize interests of the company and community during decision-making Leverage business and financial expertise Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others Preferred Experience* * Underwriting experience is required Specific experience required will vary based on assigned line/s of business Participation in industry events that support continuous education and superior technical proficiency and underwriting competence E&S experience with wholesale brokers in Midwest Region * Depending on assigned product(s) of business, specific participation and memberships are preferred and may include one or more of the following: Professional Liability Underwriting Society Surety & Fidelity Association of America American Bankers Association and Professional Liability Underwriting Society or RIMS Preferred Knowledge * Strong working knowledge of products and insurance operations, underwriting processes and procedures Strong working knowledge of laws and regulations related to area of responsibility Strong working knowledge of terminology, concepts and principles related to strategic planning Strong working knowledge of current organizational strategies Strong working knowledge of competitive carriers' best practices and market intelligence 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! https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/ 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: Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Modeling, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Coaching for success, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Prioritization, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.