Associate Crop Underwriter

Underwriting Assistant

The purpose of this role is to support the company's financial success by assisting in underwriting crop insurance, and ensuring adherence to Federal Crop Insurance Program regulations and company policies related to crop hail and named peril policies.

Location: Woodland, California

Work Arrangement: This is a fully in-office position

The salary range for this role is: $23.50 - $35.25

Your New Role

• Ensure complete and accurate policy processing activities by reviewing and entering data, including applications, policy changes, and production reports.
• Maintain records of policy information, production data, and other documents, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Correct errors identified in the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Error report.
• Audit insured and agent paperwork for completeness.
• Provide agent support through business correspondence for administrative tasks.
• Prepare and distribute reports to team members, agents, and field personnel.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others.
• Adhere to Underwriting Guidelines and Risk Management Agency (RMA) Rules & Regulations.
• Attend training to gain knowledge in the Crop Insurance Industry.

Required Qualifications

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Experience

• Data entry experience
• Crop insurance experience
• Insurance coursework experience

Compensation Package

The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate's professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE 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

Why QBE?

At QBE, we're enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We're building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours!

QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Supplementary information

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Report Writing, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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.