National Manager - Portfolio Underwriting SupportLocations: AUS - NSW - Sydney, AUS - VIC - Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: November 11, 2024 (11 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: 329836
Primary DetailsPermanent, full-time role
Hybrid
Location Preference is Sydney or Melbourne, also open Nationally.
The OpportunityWe have a great opportunity to join the Chief Underwriting Office as National Manager – Portfolio Underwriting Support. As National Manager you are responsible for delivery of product and underwriting technical support functions to the National Portfolio Management team for both personal lines and commercial products and will support the GM Underwriting on cross product underwriting portfolio projects.
How will I help?A day in the role may look a bit like this:
Develop, deliver and drive effective planning of the Portfolio Underwriting function to ensure delivery of services to underpin Underwriting Business plans.Assist the GM Underwriting coordinate and manage team wide projects, business, and technical activities.Supervise the administration of the Product Committee function for relevant products as per instructions from the Product Chair.Assist with complex underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.Assist with the maintenance of underwriting rules including risk management and risk acceptance criteria.Support effective communication of Product related issues across relevant Business Units to develop and promote the product to the market.Demonstrate understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to drive and enhance business performance.Lead, manage, coach and mentor the team to ensure effective resource allocation, optimal performance, capability development, employee engagement and retention.About YouTo be successful in this role you will have a solid working knowledge of Underwriting Operations, with extensive experience in a Leadership role. You will also have:
Experience managing a National Underwriting portfolio.Broad working knowledge of risk management, portfolio management, insurance principles and underwriting.Strong commercial acumen with experience in senior stakeholder management.Solid leadership experience and engagement skills.Advanced planning, organisational and project management skills.About QBEWe can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE — let's make it happen!
BenefitsWe 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 and benefit from:
'Hybrid Working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance.Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super.The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching.Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums.Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network.Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners.Rewards & RecognitionWe value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice.2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards.Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion.Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates.Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads).Family First accredited employer since 2021.APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at ******.
Skills:Business Management, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Product Management, Product Roadmapping, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management.
Application Close Date: 10/11/2024 11:59 PM
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.
About UsWe are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.
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