Underwriter Crop

Primary Details

Time Type : Full time

Worker Type : Employee

The Opportunity : The purpose of this role is to contribute to the financial success of the company by underwriting crop insurance assuring compliance with rules and regulations of the Federal Crop Insurance Program and company policies regarding crop hail and named peril policies.

Location : Ramsey MN

Work Arrangement : This role will require 3 days / week in the office however we will consider hiring fully remote for the right candidate. The hours for this role are 7 : 30am-4 : 15pm CST Monday through Thursday and 7 : 30am-12pm CST on Fridays.

The starting salary range for this role is between $24.00 / hour and $36.00 / hour depending on experience.

Your New Role :

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

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 can do people accountability diversity and 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 Education

High School Diploma / GED

Required Experience

2 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

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

Associates 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

Proficient 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

QBE a global insurance leader is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together we combine the history expertise innovation and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.

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 roles complexity its location and the candidates professional background including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBEs annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual 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 : We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to :

• 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

To learn more click here : Benefits QBE US .

Why QBE What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world

At QBE were enabling a more resilient future for our customers communities environment and for our people. Were 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 youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind. And our international scale means were 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!

to Diversity

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.

Supplementary information

Skills :

Adaptability Commercial Acumen Critical Thinking Customer Service Customer Value Management Data Entry Decision Making Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Portfolio Management Prioritization Professional Networking Report Writing Risk 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.

Key Skills

Loan Processing,Computer Skills,Fraud,Math,Banking,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Fair Housing Regulations,Underwriting,Financial Analysis,negotiation,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1