AVP, Product Development Lead

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

AVP, Product Development Lead

The Opportunity

Provide a market-leading and coordinated approach to first-party property and general liability 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.

• Location: Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Miami, Fl; Chicago, ILL; Marblehead, MA
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)
• The salary range for this role is between $129,500-$243,000

Your new role

• Oversee the product library of approved QBE North America Frist party property and third-party liability 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 in first party property and third-party liability coverage issues.
•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 Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Required 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 Experience
• Experience with underwriting and/or product development
• 7-10 years: First party property and/or third-party liability insurance coverage/litigation experience.Preferred Knowledge• Strong working knowledge of relevant trends and information within the industry with an emphasis on first-party property products•Strong working knowledge of products, concepts and procedures relating to the insurance industry with an emphasis on first-party property products•Strong working knowledge of laws and government regulations pertaining to admitted and non-admitted property and liability insurance products.

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.

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.

Us Only - Travel Frequency:

Occasional (approximately 5-10 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.

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! 

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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:

Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Process Improvements, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Management, Risk Management, Sales Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Waterfall Model

How To Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.