Senior Underwriter page is loaded **Senior Underwriter**locationsBrussels, BelgiumDublin, Ireland time typeFull time posted onPosted Today job requisition id327328 ********Primary Details****Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeTo underwrite business in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority**Primary Responsibilities** • Support the development of the annual business plan for the portfolio and ensure delivery of the plan •Ensure the team’s awareness of the business plan and it’s context, to be able to make decisions appropriately •Apply the Reinsurance Strategy in order to safeguard the portfolio •Contribute and participate in all meetings, in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice •Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximize brand leverage •Contribute to the development of the team’s business plan in order to maximize productivity and performance •Perform complex 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 risk and maximize efficiency •Ensure the recording and measurement of insurance risks, including DUA’s where relevant, to ensure accuracy and good practice •Apply any reinsurance requirements to minimize risk and to deliver business plan objectives •Act as a technical expert to support the identification of issues and opportunities within area of expertise •Establish and strengthen strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximize influence and achieve business objectives •Demonstrate understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to drive and enhance business performance •Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through identifying and implementing appropriate learning and development activities •Underwrite complex insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives, including: | negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business | Compliance of production and issue of contract certainty documentation (non Lloyds) | ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines | ensuring contribution to the business plan and objectives | Support credit control in payment collection •Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives •Ensure entries are properly and promptly recorded on EO systems to ensure accuracy of data, in relation to: | Underwriting | Aggregate exposures •Contribute to the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence •Manage resources across the team to ensure business requirements are achieved •Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice so as to support the achievement of business goals •Manage performance fairly and in line with performance processes **Preferred Competencies/Skills**• Strong level of numeracy and literacy skills •Strong organizational and prioritization skills •Strong analytical skills •Strong interpersonal and communication skills •Strong negotiating skills •Ability to analyze data and use for decision-making •Strong attention to detail •People management – ability to engage and lead a team **Preferred Knowledge**• Extensive knowledge of relevant market conditions for specific class/portfolio •Good knowledge of relevant QBE underwriting systems •Thorough understanding of class specific underwriting and reinsurance knowledge •Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages •Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements (specific reference to FSA / Lloyds regulation) •Strong knowledge of QBE underwriting process and procedures including EPA’s **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 teamAll 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:**Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementHow 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.
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