Senior Operations Underwriting Specialist-Crop

Underwriting Crop Insurance Policies

The purpose of this role is to support the financial success of the company by underwriting crop insurance policies in compliance with regulations and company policies. This involves analyzing regulations, facilitating rate and forms filing, and making sound underwriting decisions to contribute to a profitable portfolio. Additionally, the role involves assisting with business development and growth through building relationships with assigned agencies.

Location : Ramsey, MN

Work Arrangement : This role will require 3 days / week in the office. 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 $64,000-$96,000 depending on experience.

Your New Role

Apply underwriting judgment to review, evaluate, and price crop insurance policies while adhering to regulations and company policies. Ensure accurate and complete policy processing by reviewing applications, policy changes, and other documents, resolving inconsistencies, and confirming next steps. Provide processing support for claims and compliance departments, completing transactions within the assigned area of responsibility. Track policy cycle status to completion, ensuring coverage continuation and avoiding penalties. Correct errors and resolve issues with the FCIC Error Report promptly. Effectively respond to requests for information regarding crop hail from key stakeholders. Provide exceptional customer service and meet deadlines set by Risk Management Agency (RMA) policies and procedures. Utilize various resources to research and answer crop insurance questions. Attend training sessions to enhance knowledge of crop insurance. Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to value performance, accountability, diversity, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

Necessary Work Experience includes : Some relevant experience in financial services.

Preferred Work Experience includes : Experience with Crop Insurance. Data Entry in the Insurance Industry. MCPI Processing Experience. Experience in an underwriting capacity in the insurance industry.

Necessary Qualifications include : Secondary school certification.

Preferred Qualifications include : Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

About QBE

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 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.

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

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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!

Commitment 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.

Skills

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

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity : QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.