QBE North America · 1 month ago
Lead Environmental Underwriting
Greater Hartford
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $233K/yrQBE North America is focused on enabling a more resilient future for their customers and communities. The Lead Environmental Underwriting role involves underwriting environmental business, managing broker relationships, and coaching junior underwriters while ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and contributing to business results.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the respective business unit by making appropriate decisions
Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Utilize product line expertise to analyze business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection
Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries
Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximize influence and achieve business objectives
Lead profitability and process improvement initiatives by informing senior leaders on best practices and guiding strategic plans
Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organizational guidelines
Actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets
Coach and mentor Underwriters & Assistant Underwriters. As required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred
Significant experience in environmental underwriting
Established customer/intermediary relationships
Established customer/broker relationships
Benefits
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
Company
QBE North America
QBE North America is a global insurance leader focused on helping customers solve unique risks, so they can focus on what matters most.
Founded in 1991
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Mulligan
Chief Operating Officer
John Livatino
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-09-29
2025-09-29
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