Assistant Underwriter – Operations, Specialty Casualty

QBE Insurance Group • Chicago, IL

14h • $64,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role will be focused on assisting Specialty Casualty Underwriters by delivering underwriting support and displaying firm grasp of underwriting principles and processes. The Assistant Underwriter (AU) will be responsible for performing tasks including processing new and renewal business, information gathering, file preparation, etc.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Collaboration skills with the ability to work closely in a team environment and ability to quickly develop successful working relationships
• Demonstrate interest in enhancing knowledge; seek opportunities to learn and grow
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of underwriting knowledge
• Experience with providing quality customer service

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multiple underwriters in the Specialty Casualty team
• Review, evaluate and prepare new and renewal business
• Prepare and validate policy and endorsement issuance
• Assist Underwriters in maintaining proper electronic files
• Correspond with brokers, customers and team members
• Meet multiple deadlines accordingly
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees