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Job ID: 11467264
 
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Job Title:Senior Underwriter - Crop
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Please see the job description for information about required job skills.
Preferred Skills:
 
Job Description:
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.

This opportunity is accountable for implementing crop underwriting business strategy by assisting with business development and growth through building relationships within assigned agencies and applying sound decision-making to underwrite business that contributes to a profitable portfolio.

Primary 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
* Training of local department or provide training to other remote personnel, including agents. Mentor department staff on company and industry procedures.
* Specific duties as assigned by management due to regional specialty crops. Regionalspecialization perennial underwriter, master yield certification or other region skill specific to region.
* Assist with UAT testing for IT releases pertaining to processing
* 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
4 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills
* 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
* Excellent customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills
* Ability to work under pressure with a strong attention to detail
* Act fairly, ethically and with integrity when decision-making
* Maintain confidentiality of private or sensitive information
* Multi-task and handle competing priorities; adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
* Share knowledge, train and mentor others
* Able to self-start and manage to an end

Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Experience
* 4 years experience with Crop Insurance

Preferred Licenses/Certifications
Master Yield Certification desired

Preferred Knowledge
* Broad working knowledge of crop insurance concepts
* Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
* Advanced working knowledge of terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components, and concepts
* Proficient with Easy Mapping, Easy Hail, On Base, Easy Quote and workflow

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-centered

-We are technical experts

-We are diverse

-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
Occasional (approximately 5-10 trips annually)

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.

Number of Openings:
1

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The companies of QBE North America are committed to equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.

Refer to ID 49407916 when applying