Full-Time

Underwriter

Crop

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QBE Insurance

QBE Insurance

International insurer and reinsurer

Compensation Overview

$26.50 - $39.75/hr

+ Bonus

Junior, Mid

Woodland, CA, USA

This role will require 5 days/week in our Woodland, CA office while training for the role.

Category
Insurance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Risk Management
Customer Service
Connection
Connection
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Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 2 years relevant experience
Responsibilities
  • Apply underwriting judgment in order to review, evaluate and price crop insurance policies along with adhering to company policy, state and federal regulations within established authority
  • Ensure complete and accurate policy processing activities by reviewing and/or data entry of applications, policy changes, actual production history (APH), acreage report (AR) written agreements, and gathering missing information, resolving inconsistencies and confirming next steps
  • Print status reports and track policy cycle to completion, ensuring coverage continuation and avoiding late penalties
  • Provide processing and support for claims and compliance departments and complete transactions within area of responsibility
  • Review all written agreement documents before submission
  • Track, monitor and route written agreements to ensure timely processing
  • Correct errors and resolve issues with the FCIC Error Report
  • Effectively answer requests for information regarding crop hail from key stakeholders
  • Assist team members with questions and training
  • 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
  • Utilize various resources to research and answer crop insurance questions
  • Attend training sessions to continue to gain knowledge on crop insurance
  • Provide exceptional customer service
  • Meet deadlines established by RMA (Risk Management Agency) policies and procedures
Desired Qualifications
  • Quickly and accurately perform data entry
  • Use multiple resources to gather and analyze information and use logic to underwrite basic risk exposures within authority
  • Understand the needs and goals of a customer and actively look for ways to meet them
  • Build and maintain professional networks
  • Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
  • Prioritize interests of the company and community during decision-making
  • 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
  • Make decisions and act in uncertain and ambiguous situations
  • 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
  • Motivational, inspirational and enthusiastic approach to team involvement and engagement
  • Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow
  • Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
  • Able to self-start and manage to an end
  • Able to assist team members with learning

QBE Insurance provides a range of insurance and reinsurance products to individuals and businesses around the world. Their offerings include commercial, personal, and specialty insurance, as well as risk management solutions. QBE's products work by assessing the risks faced by clients and providing tailored coverage options to protect against potential losses. What sets QBE apart from its competitors is its extensive global presence, with operations in 26 countries and a workforce of over 13,000 employees, allowing them to leverage local expertise and insights. The company's goal is to help clients manage risks effectively, build resilience, and adapt to changes in their environments.

Company Size

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Company Stage

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Total Funding

$116.8M

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

Founded

1886

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Digital transformation boosts QBE's operational efficiency and customer experience.
  • Parametric insurance products offer QBE opportunities for faster payouts and new customer acquisition.
  • Embedded insurance creates new distribution channels for QBE to expand its market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in transactional liability may lead to pricing pressures for QBE.
  • Underinsurance among Singapore SMEs could strain QBE financially if not addressed.
  • Tech investments like Converge may not yield expected returns, posing financial risks.

What makes QBE Insurance unique

  • QBE's investment in AI startups like Lazarus AI enhances its tech-driven insurance solutions.
  • The appointment of Claire Lill strengthens QBE's US Casualty portfolio management.
  • QBE's focus on ESG factors aligns with emerging sustainability trends in insurance.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Company News

Reinsurance News
May 2nd, 2025
Alec Raeside joins QBE's transactional liability team as Underwriter

Alec Raeside joins QBE's transactional liability team as Underwriter.

SME Asia
Mar 19th, 2025
'Singapore SMEs Remain Underinsured Amid Rising Business Risks'

QBE Insurance has released the second set of findings from its annual QBE Singapore SME Survey, shedding light on the perspectives of 600 business decision-makers regarding key risks and opportunities.

Coverage
Mar 14th, 2025
QBE Ventures invests in Converge

This aligns with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance’s investment in Coalition.

PR Newswire
Jan 27th, 2025
QBE North America Appoints Lauren Finnis as Senior Vice President of Distribution

Finnis joins QBE from Willis Towers Watson, where she served as Head of Commercial Lines in their insurance consulting and technology practice.

Insurance Business Magazine
Dec 4th, 2024
QBE names new leader for US Casualty

QBE Insurance Group has appointed Claire Lill as the portfolio manager for US Casualty within its International Markets division, tasking her with leading and enhancing the company's US Casualty portfolio.