Associate Underwriting Operations, Commercial Property

QBE Insurance Group • Chicago, IL

8d • $26 - $48 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to support underwriters by reviewing documents, creating binders, processing applications, renewals, and endorsements to determine acceptance or rejection based on company underwriting guidelines. Additionally, the role involves providing technical support and policy administration for new business and renewals within specified authority levels and service standards.

Requirements

• Secondary school certification.

Nice To Haves

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Underwriting experience in insurance business.
• Handling relevant policy documentation.
• Experience with insurance coursework.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of timely and efficient underwriting activities by following established guidelines and referral rules.
• Assist with profit improvement initiatives for assigned territory by contributing to the development of underwriting plans.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders by sharing information and recommending solutions to basic underwriting issues.
• Assist team with streamlined underwriting by processing, documenting and organizing assigned policies.
• Build relationships with agents by gathering inquiries, researching issues, and supporting agent training.
• Participate in project teams by collaborating during business planning and troubleshooting process issues.
• Maintain product, system, and process knowledge.
• Provide a professional level of services to external customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication with relevant stakeholders with respect to processing queries.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees