Underwriter - Cyber and Tech

1 week ago


Toronto, Canada QBE Insurance Full time

**Primary Details**
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

**The Opportunity**

At QBE, our purpose is to give people the confidence to achieve their ambitions inside and outside of work. From development opportunities to flexible work options and highly competitive reward and benefits packages, we understand the importance of living our values when it comes to our people. Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our company's cultural elements - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference.

QBE is a Global Insurer presently operating in Canada using the Lloyd's of London Franchise. Due to its success in Canada, QBE has established offices in Toronto and Vancouver to develop, underwrite and service commercial insurance business.

We are looking for a Commercial Cyber and Tech Underwriter to complement our small, dynamic, growing team in Toronto. We are seeking a team-oriented individual with positive attitude, excellent relationship building skills and a sales and service focus to contribute to our growing book of business. You will have ability to effectively evaluate and underwrite large and complex cyber and tech business ; and you have developed a predilection towards precise, detailed tasks, while responding well to pressure situations and deadlines.

If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity to help grow and underwrite our cyber and tech business in accordance with QBE business plan, then we would love to hear from you

**Your new role**:

- Analyse annual business plan in order to make strategic decisions for the portfolio
- Underwrite new and existing business by analyzing clients' business operation, current coverage and previous claims experience to determine exposure and set appropriate terms and premiums
- Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
- Contribute to recording and measuring of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practise
- Identify and develop new business to ensure growth targets are met
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues
- Utilise knowledge of market dynamics and market cycles to operate effectively and appropriately
- Meet business objectives, including: negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business and renewals managing production and issue contract certainty documentation within set timeframe. ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines ensuring contribution to the business plan and objectives
- Participate in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives
- Contribute to the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence.

**About you**
- University degree, college diploma or equivalent qualifications (CIP, FCIP, CRM) preferred
- Minimum 5 years experience writing commercial cyber and tech insurance
- Knowledge of package insurance an asset
- High level of technical competency in evaluating and writing large, complex accounts
- Knowledge of pricing and rating methodology, modelling and valuation tools
- Ability to review and understand standard policy wordings
- Ability to analyse data for risk profiling and decision-making
- Market awareness and broker development acumen, proven through established broker relationships and successful track record of new premium generation.
- High level of numeracy and literacy
- Thorough knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Motivated, enthusiastic, dynamic and flexible - willing to work in QBE style/open concept environment
- Excellent analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Advanced level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.

**Why QBE?**

At QBE we understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.

Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include:"

**5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - **Insurance Business Canada

**Employer of the Year 2022 **Winner** - Insurance Insider

**British Claims Awards 2022 Winner**:

- InsurTech Award"

**Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - **Claims Product Solution of the Year"

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