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Lead Property and Construction Underwriting

QBE Americas, Inc.
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Miami
Aug 20, 2025
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Lead Property and Construction Underwriting Location: USA - FL - Miami Work Arrangement: Hybrid The salary range for this role is:$124,000 - $186,000 The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to underwrite Construction Facultative business in LATAM region in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.. This role involves underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters. Responsibilities: Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the respective business unit by making appropriate decisions. Apply the reinsurance strategy to safeguard the portfolio. Participate in relevant meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practices. Positively promote the department, division, and company to maximise brand leverage. Perform underwriting activities following legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met. Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency. Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximise influence and achieve business objectives. Understand and comply with reinsurance requirements to minimise risk and deliver business plan objectives. Demonstrate an understanding of market dynamics and market cycles to enhance business performance. Maintain expertise and team knowledge through identifying appropriate learning and development activities. Work Experience: Preferred Work Experience includes: Moderate experience in underwriting. Established customer/intermediary relationships. Established customer/broker relationships. Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English. Facultative Reinsurance Business in Latam America and Caribbean Region. Engineering background is a plus. Qualifications: Necessary Qualifications include: Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Relevant Underwriting Authority 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/ 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. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship. Supplementary information Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Risk Appetite, 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.