AVP, Product Development Lead - Legal

at  QBE

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Provide a market-leading and coordinated approach to product development across assigned business units. Contribute to sustainable and profitable organizational growth through continuous improvement and innovation of QBE North America’s product library.
The Opportunity
Provide a market-leading and coordinated approach to product development across assigned business units. Contribute to sustainable and profitable organizational growth through continuous improvement and innovation of QBE North America’s product library.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the product library of approved QBE North America policy forms and ensure it is current, contemporary, compliant and competitive for assigned business units
• Contribute to market-leading product development in consultation with senior level management for assigned business units
• Research and make recommendations to capitalize on strengths and market opportunities and to counter competitive threats
• Support continuous improvement strategies to position QBE North America as a technical leader on the underwriting domain
• Develop and help deliver high-quality internal and external communications regarding product development and new initiatives for assigned business units
• Build and maintain collaborative, mutually beneficial partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain up to date industry knowledge and leverage client relationships to provide distinctive solutions in the market
• Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility

Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience:7 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
• Utilize effective research and investigative techniques
• Evaluate risks, benefits and opportunities to ensure organizational competitiveness and satisfaction of established long-range objectives
• Anticipate future consequences and trends and create accurate forecasts and models
• Effectively present information utilizing presentation resources to influence organizational leaders and key stakeholders
• Build, nurture and maintain complex relationships; clearly and confidently convey information and analysis to internal and external stakeholders
• Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others; show drive and integrity
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the organization to accomplish a common goal
• Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
• Creativity and alternative, open thinking to generate and support new or better ways of doing things
• Maintain composure by responding calmly, quickly and decisively to the unpredictable or unexpected
• Understand the needs and goals of a customer and actively look for ways to meet them

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications - Education / Specifics
Education: J.D.
Education Specifics:

Experience

• Experience with underwriting and/or product development

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of relevant trends and information within the industry
• Strong working knowledge of products, concepts and procedures relating to the insurance industry
• Strong working knowledge of laws and government regulations

About QBE
We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the center of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 12,000 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!
https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/

US Only - Travel Frequency

• Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands

• General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

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.

Job Type

• Individual Contributor

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.

Inclusion of Diversity
At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.
Compensation
Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs
Annual Salary Range: $121,000 - $182,000
AL, AR, AZ, CO (Remote), DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX (Remote, Plano), UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY

Annual Salary Range: $133,000 - $200,000
CA (Remote, Fresno, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA

Annual Salary Range: $152,000 - $228,000
San Francisco CA, NJ and New York City NY
Benefit Highlights
You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.
We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
At QBE, we understand that exceptional employee benefits go beyond mere coverage and compensation. We recognize the importance of flexibility in the work environment to promote a healthy balance, and we are committed to facilitating personal and professional integration for our employees. That’s why we offer the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.
If this role necessitates a hybrid working model, candidates must be open to attending the office 8-12 days per month. This approach ensures a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members can come together to innovate and drive success.
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

• Oversee the product library of approved QBE North America policy forms and ensure it is current, contemporary, compliant and competitive for assigned business units
• Contribute to market-leading product development in consultation with senior level management for assigned business units
• Research and make recommendations to capitalize on strengths and market opportunities and to counter competitive threats
• Support continuous improvement strategies to position QBE North America as a technical leader on the underwriting domain
• Develop and help deliver high-quality internal and external communications regarding product development and new initiatives for assigned business units
• Build and maintain collaborative, mutually beneficial partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain up to date industry knowledge and leverage client relationships to provide distinctive solutions in the market
• Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibilit