Underwriter - Crop

Primary Details Time Type: Full Time Worker Type: Employee The purpose of this role is to contribute to the financial success of the company by 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. Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days/week in our Greensboro, NC office. Hours: 7:30am-4:15pm EST Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-12pm EST Friday. Your New Role Apply underwriting judgment to review, evaluate and price crop insurance policies and adhere to company policy, state and federal regulations within established authority. Ensure complete and accurate policy processing by reviewing data entry of applications, policy changes, actual production history (APH), acreage report (AR), written agreements, 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. 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 accountability, diversity, 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. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED 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 maintaining accuracy. 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. Preferred Education Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Experience Experience in an underwriting capacity. Insurance industry experience. Crop insurance experience. Preferred Knowledge Working knowledge of crop insurance industry and underwriting policies, practices and processes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with Easy Mapping, Easy Hail, On Base and workflow. Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components and concepts. Compensation Package Salary range: $26.50 per hour – $39.75 per hour. Salary offer will be based on role complexity, location, and candidate’s professional background. In addition to base salary, full-time employees are eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. 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 programs supporting various employee networks and community giving. 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, 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. QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr