Associate Underwriter-Crop

QBE North America; Washington; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Family leave

401(k) with company match

Well-being program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Networks

Job summary

QBE North America is seeking an Associate Underwriter-Crop in Missoula, MT. The role focuses on supporting policy processing, data entry, and compliance with FCIC rules while maintaining accurate records and assisting in underwriting tasks.

The position is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the Missoula office, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with Associate's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Data entry experience preferred.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Some relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and enter data for applications, policy changes, and production reports.
• Maintain records of policy information and production data for accuracy.
• Audit FCIC documentation and client paperwork for completeness.
• Provide agent support through correspondence and administrative tasks.
• Prepare and distribute reports to team members and field personnel.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines and FCIC/RMA regulations.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Attention to detail

Escalation

Multitasking

Deadline pressures

Self-starting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree

Job description

• Location: Missoula, Montana

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Title: Associate Underwriter-Crop

The Opportunity:

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: Missoula, Montana
• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, requiring 3 days/week in our Missoula, MT office.
• The salary range for this role is: $21.25/hour - $30/hour

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

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Quickly and accurately perform data entry
• 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
• 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

Preferred Education

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Experience

• Data entry experience.
• Agriculture experience.
• Some relevant work experience.

Preferred Knowledge

• Data entry experience.
• Agriculture experience.
• 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 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

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, 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!

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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.

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