Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Role: Environmental Impairment Liability Underwriting Manager Role Highlights Location: Canada This brandnew role offers the opportunity to lead and accelerate the growth of QBEs Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) portfolio in Canada, leveraging your deep market expertise and broker relationships to build a niche, highpotential book of business. The Opportunity We are excited to introduce a brandnew opportunity within our growing Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) portfolio in Canada a specialised and rapidly expanding product line within QBE Canada. As the EIL book continues to gain momentum, we are seeking a seasoned expert with deep market knowledge and strong broker relationships to help shape, grow, and elevate our presence in this niche space. You will play a pivotal role in developing this portfolio, bringing your experience to build market confidence, drive new business, and establish QBE as a leading partner in the Canadian EIL market. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact from day one. About QBE At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. Were an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries which means were big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. Its an exciting time. Were building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. Your New Role Underwrite insurance risks in alignment with the Business Plan and personal authority to achieve business objectives. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, brokers, and colleagues, to maximise influence and support business goals. Develop strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to facilitate the achievement of objectives. Ensure compliance with insurance strategy to mitigate risk and achieve business plan targets. Participate actively in shaping and developing strategy, knowledge, and best practices within the team. Promote the department, division, and company brand positively to leverage brand equity effectively. Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements to meet obligations. Maintain underwriting standards, instructions, and best practices to minimise risk and enhance efficiency. Stay updated on market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to operate effectively. Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice to support the achievement of business goals. About You Significant Casualty underwriting experience, ideally with international exposure, and a strong understanding of Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) risks. Deep commercial acumen with the ability to assess key profit drivers, make sound underwriting decisions, and contribute to longterm portfolio growth. Strong market knowledge with established broker relationships and a proven ability to build networks within niche specialty lines. Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex environmental and longtail risk portfolios. Skilled negotiator with an innovative approach to underwriting and program design, particularly within emerging or developing product lines. Experience in building or scaling an EIL book of business is preferred but not essential; however, the ability to apply past learnings to support growth in a developing market is key. 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 and benefit from QBEs comprehensive benefits package. Awards & Recognition Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner Reinsurer of the Year, Winner ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee Apply Now and Lets Make It Happen! If youre looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, apply today. Your career. At the heart of it. Skills Analytical Thinking Business Management Coaching for success Critical Thinking Decision Making DetailOriented Influencing Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Navigating ambiguity Policy Development Prioritization Risk Management Stakeholder Management How to Apply To submit your application, follow the stepbystep process on our career site. Equal Employment Opportunity QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Underwriting Manager