Underwriter - Crop Intern

QBE North America; Council Bluffs (IA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QBE North America in Council Bluffs, IA is offering a Crop Underwriting Intern position blending hands-on training with real-world exposure to MPCI and Crop Hail insurance. You will work with a crop insurance underwriting team to support processes and learn lifecycle of crop insurance.

The internship runs from June 1, 2026 to August 6, 2027, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring four days on site per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Agriculture.
• Returning to college after the internship.
• Coursework or relevant experience with demonstrated achievements.
• Ability to start June 1, 2026 through August 6, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement coaching plans for performance and development.
• Learn Crop Insurance life cycle and processes.
• Process reports and applications; monitor and run reports.
• Assist underwriters with daily tasks and documentation.
• Use EASYwriter Pro Systems for processing.
• Audit insured/agent paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with UW team on projects; network with departments.
• Provide excellent customer service to stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s program in Agriculture

Returning to college after internship

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity: As a Crop Underwriting Intern, you’ll receive hands-on training and real-world experience in a supportive and positive environment. You’ll work closely with one of our crop insurance underwriting teams, gaining exposure to:

MPCI (Multiple Peril Crop Insurance) – covering a wide range of risks like drought, flood, and disease.

Crop Hail Insurance – protecting farmers against damage caused by hailstorms.

This internship is designed to help you build foundational knowledge in crop insurance while contributing to meaningful work that supports farmers and the company’s success.

Location: Iowa

Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the Council Bluffs office 4 days per week.

Pay Rate: $19.50 - $21.50

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance and developmental coaching plans
• Learn Crop Insurance Life Cycle
• Process production reports, acreage reports, hail and MPCI Applications along with supporting documentation, monitor and run reports.
• Assist Underwriters with daily processes
• Processing in the EASYwriter Pro Systems
• Audit insured and agent submitted paperwork for accuracy and completeness and gather any missing information.
• Working with UW team on various projects or other duties
• Networking with other crop insurance departments
• Provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma/GED
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in the Agricultural industry
• Must be returning to college/university upon completion of internship
• Course work or relevant experience with demonstrated achievements
• Ability to work from June 1st, 2026, to August 6th, 2027

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• 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
• Multi-task and handle competing priorities
• Escalate issues when necessary
• 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

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.

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.

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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.

Supplementary information

Skills

Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Entry, Document Management, Email Management, Financial Products, Hands-On Learning, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Microsoft Applications, Report Writing, Research Analysis, Self Motivation, Time Management

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.