Assistant Underwriter - Middle Market

Full Time
California
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.

This opportunity is accountable for assisting Retail P&C Underwriters with business development and profitable growth by building relationships within assigned brokers, applying sound decision-making, delivering underwriting support, and displaying firm grasp of underwriting principles and processes. Responsibilities include assisting with new business production, renewal retention, account servicing (within limited letter of authority), and the overall profitability of assigned book of business. This role assists with driving region results with a focus on underwriting support and account servicing.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Review, evaluate and prepare new and renewal business at the direction of assigned Underwriter(s)
  • Assist with underwriting insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and delegated authority to meet business objectives, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines
  • Assist with the review and analysis of the portfolio to evaluate progress toward business objectives
  • Provide timely, accurate a) preparation and rating/issuance instructions for new business, renewal, and servicing transactions b) communication with internal and external partners on status of transactions, and c) delivery of required documents to those partners
  • Make entries, as required, properly and promptly in underwriting systems to ensure accuracy of data, including but not limited to PAS and CRM platforms
  • Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
  • Maintain relationships with assigned brokers

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

Required Experience
NA

Preferred Competencies/Skills
  • Escalate issues when necessary
  • Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
  • Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
  • Understand customer needs and goals actively look for ways to meet them
  • Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others
  • Multi-task and handle competing priorities
  • Accept responsibility for one's decisions and actions
  • Show drive and initiative
  • Be a willing, effective, and efficient learner
  • Professional, polished, poised and positive demeanor
  • Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow
  • Use multiple resources to gather and review information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
  • Ability to retain and apply large amounts of new information and techniques to achieve desired results

Preferred Knowledge
  • Principles and processes for providing customer service
  • Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components, and concepts
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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 behaviours that link to our cultural elements:-We are customer-centred-We are technical experts-We are diverse-We are fast-paced-We are courageous-We are accountable-We are a teamAll 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.
Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs
Hourly Salary Range: $21.50 - $32.50
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
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Hourly Salary Range: $23.50 - $35.75
CA (Remote, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA
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Hourly Salary Range: $27.00 - $40.75
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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