Associate Underwriter - Crop

Full Time
Fresno, CA
Posted
Job description
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
At QBE, our purpose is to give people the confidence to achieve their ambitions inside and outside of work. From development opportunities, to flexible work options and highly competitive reward and benefits packages, we understand the importance of living our values when it comes to our people.

Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our company’s cultural elements – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference.

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.
Primary 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

Required Education

  • High School Diploma/GED

Required Experience

  • 1 year relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

  • 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

Preferred Education

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

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with data entry, crop insurance, insurance coursework

Preferred Knowledge

  • 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

QBE Cultural DNA
Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviors that link to our cultural elements:

  • We are customer-focused
  • We are technical experts
  • We are inclusive
  • We are fast-paced-
We are courageous
  • We are accountable
  • We are a team

All employees are expected to adhere to QBE’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices.

US Only - Travel Frequency

  • NA

US Only - Physical Demands

  • General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

US Only - Disclaimer

  • To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Job Type

  • Individual Contributor

Global Disclaimer

  • The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
Compensation
Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs
Hourly Salary Range: $20.00 - $29.10
AL, AR, AZ, Fresno, CA, CO (Remote), FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY

Hourly Salary Range: $21.40 - $32.10
CA (Remote, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA

Hourly Salary Range: $24.20 - $36.30
San Francisco CA, NJ and New York City NY
Benefit Highlights
You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.
We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
QBE recognizes that exemplary benefits extend beyond benefits coverage and compensation. Flexibility in your working environment is important to maintaining balance and QBE is dedicated to ensuring employees achieve personal and professional integration by providing the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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