C/L Product Specialist (20608)

Description:You want your work to make a difference. And so do we. In this newly created role based in our Sun Prairie (Madison), WI corporate headquarters, you will lead and execute the development of Commercial Property and Inland Marine products and enjoy seeing your success positively impact the companys financial performance. Partnering with the Property Practice Leader and Loss Control and both Home Office and field operations, you will apply your minimum of 5 to 7 years of commercial property underwriting expertise to product analysis, positioning, marketing, development, implementation, training and measurement of results. If you have the right combination of commercial property underwriting experience, initiative and marketing savvy, we will help you acquire the product development skills required by this position!At QBE Regional Insurance, we believe that making a difference is a two way street. We will give you opportunities to take ownership in a team environment that values individual initiative and entrepreneurial thinking. As our company continues to grow, you will be challenged to deliver products that will enable the company to attain aggressive financial performance goals. We promise you will never get bored! And as part of the QBE Insurance Group, one of the top 25 global insurers, we offer competitive pay-for-performance total compensation and benefit packages. If you have at least 5 years of commercial property underwriting experience and are ready to make your mark, we would like to get to know you better! Please read on for the full job description and to apply online.Develop and maintain company or independently filed Commercial Lines products, policies, guides, procedures, and objectives for assigned lines of business. Provide support by directing underwriting activity for assigned referrals.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. Est. % of Time 1. Develop, formulate, and implement underwriting policies, guides, procedures, and objectives. Collect and analyze data to identify opportunities or problems that require a change in underwriting strategy for assigned lines of business. 20 2. Develop and maintain policy forms, coverage parts, and rules as needed to meet Company strategies. 15 3. Review referred risks which exceed branch level of underwriting authority and recommend action as appropriate. 15 4. Develop clear risk selection criteria supporting the business strategy of the assigned line of business. 10 5. Communicate with other departments and regional offices to coordinate line management issues and activities. 10 6. Lead and provide oversight for projects and project teams related to assigned lines of business. 10 7. Review, evaluate, and implement technical materials from rating bureaus, insurance departments, legislatures, public service commissions, and other sources 5 8. Assist the home office technical services unit in training of underwriters regarding product features, underwriting criteria, and standards. 5 9. Follow required procedures for making changes to or adding key controls to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) relevant processes, keeping documentation up to date, and testing key controls as required. 5 10. Improve processes within the Company to increase the level and quality of service provided to internal and external customers. 5Qualifications:Required Education and/or Experience:Bachelors degree in Business, Insurance or related field, or its equivalent and continuing education related to the job. 5 to 7 years formalized commercial underwriting experience with demonstrated achievements and progressive responsibilities. Job Related Knowledge and Skills:Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lines underwriting principles and analytical principles and analytical knowledge of commercial lines pricing tools. Core Competencies:Building Relationships Customer Focus Decision Making Staff Development Preferred Qualifications:Commercial lines product development experience is preferred.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe've created a competitive and flexible benefit program to attract and retain the best employees while maintaining our position in the industry as a leading super-regional property and casualty insurance company. Employees are eligible for all services and benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire. Medical and dental 401(k), featuring company match and 100 percent vesting after six months of employment Company-funded pension plan Generous paid time off Incentive programs for all levels of employees Bonus and conferment program Wellness programs Company-funded life insurance (with supplemental options) Flexible spending accounts Short/long-term disability insurance paid by company Employee referral program Employee assistance program Corporate training programs Training and educational assistance programsJob Location: Madison, WIJob Number: 1116Company URL: http://www.generalcasualty.com/Company Profile:General Casualty, a member of the QBE Insurance Group, provides insurance protection for auto, home and business owners in 25 states. We believe our knowledgeable, customer-focused employees are key to our 80 years of success and reputation for excellence. General Casualty encourages personal initiative, professional growth and forward thinking. We reward our team with competitive benefits, incentive/bonus opportunities, a generous time-off package and flexible work environment.The companies of QBE the Americas are committed to equal employment opportunities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.