Associate Underwriter - Crop

QBE Insurance Group Limited • Missoula, MT

28d • $21 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the financial success of the company by assisting with underwriting crop insurance, to assure compliance with rules and regulations of the Federal Crop Insurance Program and company policies regarding crop hail and named peril policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year relevant experience
• Quickly and accurately perform data entry
• Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
• Complete tasks by taking decisive or quick action
• Utilize established procedures to guide decision-making
• Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
• Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
• Escalate issues when necessary
• Demonstrated multitasking while maintain accuracy skill
• Maintain highest confidentiality
• Quickly learn, understand and take action
• Multi-task and handle competing priorities
• High attention to detail
• Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
• Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience with data entry, crop insurance, insurance coursework
• Proficient with On Base and work flow
• Basic knowledge of crop insurance industry and underwriting processes
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components and concepts

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete and accurate policy processing activities by reviewing and/or data entry of applications, policy changes, actual production history (APH) and acreage report (AR) written agreements and gathering missing information
• Maintain records relative to policy information, production data, acreage reports and other documents. Ensure all information is complete and accurate. Provide printing and mailing of documents as needed
• Correct errors associated with the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Error report as directed
• Audit insured and agent submitted paperwork for completeness
• Effectively provide agent support through business correspondence to resolve day-to-day administrative and operational duties
• Prepare reports for team members, agents and field personnel
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun
• Adherence to Underwriting Guidelines and RMA Rules & Regulations
• Attend training to gain knowledge in the Crop Insurance Industry

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
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees