Senior Specialist Underwriting Operations - Environmental

QBE Insurance Group • New York, NY

1d • $64,000 - $105,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Underwriting Assistant supports the Environmental Underwriting team by managing policy processing, data accuracy, and administrative workflows across the underwriting lifecycle. This role enables underwriters to focus on risk analysis by handling submissions, documentation, system entry, and broker coordination for environmental insurance products. Attention to detail, strong organization, and comfort working with complex environmental risk information are critical for success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Insurance, underwriting support, or policy administration experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience in underwriting operations.
• Experience in the insurance industry.
• Experience with commercial lines or environmental insurance products
• Familiarity with underwriting or policy administration systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy changes for Environmental underwriting accounts
• Prepare and issue quotes, binders, endorsements, policies, and related documentation
• Enter, validate, and maintain policy and exposure data in underwriting and policy administration systems
• Track submission progress and follow up with brokers and internal teams to ensure timely processing
• Maintain accurate electronic underwriting files in accordance with audit and compliance standards
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance, Claims, and Compliance teams to resolve data or documentation issues
• Assist with premium processing, invoicing coordination, and issuance timelines
• Respond to broker inquiries regarding policy status and documentation
• Ensure underwriting files meet internal quality control and regulatory requirements
• Support audits, reporting requests, and data quality initiatives
• Identify process improvement opportunities within underwriting workflows

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