Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Implementation of consistent underwriting policies, procedures and practices in Country in compliance with the Group UW Standards. Collaborate with peers, actuarial and finance departments to develop timely portfolio reporting to monitor performance and exposures against the business plan. Timely identification of any issues from portfolio monitoring and ensure escalation and identification of required actions.
Primary Responsibilities
Preferred Competencies/Skills
Preferred Education
Preferred Education Specifics
Preferred Experience
Preferred Knowledge
QBE Cultural DNA
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Global Disclaimer
- Implementation of consistent underwriting policies, procedures and practices in Country in compliance with the Group UW Standards
- Collaborate with peers, actuarial and finance departments to develop timely portfolio reporting to monitor performance and exposures against the business plan. Timely identification of any issues from portfolio monitoring and ensure escalation and identification of required actions
- Provide necessary training on UW governance to all stakeholders to support compliance with UW
- Administration of Delegated Authority framework for Underwriting including system sanctions. Central management of DUAs agreements
- Monitor compliance with underwriting guidelines and standards and undertake regular reviews
- Support the Country Cell Review process
- Support the development of business plan, strategy and budgets in collaboration with Product Leaders to ensure the plan and strategy are well aligned and achievable
- Collaborate with the Catastrophe Modelling team to ensure the Division is adequately monitoring, assessing, and managing exposures.
- Key Performance Indicator:
- Peer reviews completed timely as per Asia guidelines and appropriate actions taken on identified gaps and improvements.
- DUAs are in compliance with Asia DUA guidelines
- Internal and External Audit findings on Underwriting are generally satisfactory
- Local UW guidelines in place, regularly reviewed, up to date and cascaded
- IURs planned and delivered for the year. All issues identified are entered into Insight
- Business plans and strategy in place and all appropriate UW sign offs achieved.
- 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
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Relationship management and communication skills
- Analytical and research skills
- Strong analytical, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding personal presentation, organizational, influencing and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to build and sustain a profitable portfolio
Preferred Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred Education Specifics
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, professional qualifications such as ACII, ANZIIF or equivalent
Preferred Experience
- 5 - 10 years of specified product underwriting experience.
Preferred Knowledge
- Broad insurance industry knowledge
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, professional qualifications such as ACII, ANZIIF or equivalent
QBE Cultural DNA
- Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:
- We are customer-focused
- We are technical experts
- We are inclusive
- We are fast-paced
- We are courageous
- We are accountable
- We are a team
- All employees are expected to adhere to QBE’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices
US Only - Disclaimer
- To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Global Disclaimer
- The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
Skills:
Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Business Reporting, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Sourcing Analytics, Stakeholder Management Application Close Date: 15/08/2025 11:59 PMHow 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.