Next Generation Associate Underwriter

QBE North America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid family leave

401(k) with company match

Well-being program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee networks

Job summary

QBE North America in Boston, MA is launching an Associate Underwriter program designed to accelerate your career in underwriting and insurance. You will support senior underwriters by preparing quotes, contacting producers, and reviewing plan changes while building core underwriting skills.

The Next Generation Underwriting Program offers hands-on learning across Commercial, Specialty, Reinsurance, and Claims with mentorship and formal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Underwriting coursework or relevant insurance studies.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong customer service principles and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review the recommendations made based on QBE's appetite, pricing, coverage, and conditions of new business.
• Support the management of an assigned book of business under the supervision of a Senior Associate and/or Underwriter.
• Maintain and develop relationships with assigned select brokers.
• Evaluate risk on current customers and prospects.
• Provide a timely and professional level of service to internal and external customers.
• Assist with the review and analysis of the portfolio to evaluate progress toward business objectives and identify opportunities.
• Consistently adhere to underwriting compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
• Support the execution of timely and efficient underwriting activities by following established guidelines.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Customer service

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity: The Next Generation Underwriting Program is an accelerated development experience designed to provide early-career talent with broad exposure to underwriting and the insurance business. As an Associate Underwriter, you will support QBE underwriters by preparing quotes, following up with producers, and reviewing plan changes and amendments while developing a strong foundation in underwriting principles and operations.

Throughout the program, you will gain exposure to multiple lines of business and key functions across QBE, including Commercial, Specialty, Reinsurance, Claims, and other areas that contribute to delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and partners. Working closely with experienced professionals, you will build technical underwriting knowledge, strengthen business acumen, and develop the interpersonal and professional skills needed to thrive in a dynamic, global organization.

As a valued member of the Next Generation Underwriting Program cohort, you will begin your journey with a comprehensive onboarding experience designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to make an immediate impact. Through hands‑on learning, meaningful business experiences, formal development opportunities, and a strong support network of leaders, mentors, and peers, you will gain a holistic understanding of the insurance value chain and how different parts of the business work together to serve customers.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into a role aligned with your strengths, interests, and business needs, empowered to apply your expertise and continue building a long‑term career with QBE.

• Location: Boston, MA
• Work Arrangement: This position is based full-time in our office and requires on‑site attendance.
• The salary range for this role is: $47.00

Your new role

• Review the recommendations made based on QBE's appetite, pricing, coverage, and conditions of new business.
• Support the management of an assigned book of business under the supervision of a Senior Associate and/or Underwriter.
• Maintain and develop relationships with assigned select brokers.
• Evaluate risk on current customers and prospects.
• Provide a timely and professional level of service to internal and external customers.
• Assist with the review and analysis of the portfolio to evaluate progress toward business objectives and identify opportunities.
• Consistently adhere to underwriting compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
• Support the execution of timely and efficient underwriting activities by following established guidelines.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

• Experience with underwriting and insurance coursework.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Principles and processes for providing customer service
• Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computers, software, information and communication technology devices, components, and concepts

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

• 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.

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

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.

• Analytical Thinking
• Backlog Management
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• Financial Advising
• Insurance Underwriting
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Policy Compliance
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Underwriting Support