Associate Underwriter

We are the global insurance company that will do all we can to find a way of saying "yes." Excellence sits at the heart of what we do. In a world of volatility, our expertise with managing risk gives businesses the reassurance they need to invest and grow – and makes it possible for things to happen.

Assist Accident & Health (A&H) underwriters by preparing and releasing quotes, follow-up with produces, plan changes, and review of amendments and plan exceptions. Works under close supervision and guidance, developing functional insurance knowledge and skills related to A H underwriting principles, operations and concepts

* Support the execution of timely and efficient A&H underwriting activities by following established guidelines and rules within assigned level of authority * Assist team with streamlined underwriting processes by preparing and inputting quotes, entering census information, documenting and organizing assigned quotes, follow-up with producers, plan changes, and review of amendments and plan exceptions * Review, classify, evaluate, and price standard lines insurance within an established level of authority as a means to achieve department results * Establish and maintain relationships with an assigned group of agents and customers in order to understand their needs and provide products that respond to those needs * Build relationships with internal and external customers by gathering inquiries, researching issues, escalating problems as required to ensure understanding of A&H processes and procedures * Collaborate with key stakeholders by sharing information, recommending solutions to basic underwriting issues to transfer knowledge and support the achievement of business objectives * 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 * Support QBE values in personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions and interpersonal interactions; manage own career development by soliciting feedback and valuing other perspectives

**Education** * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience **Preferred Qualifications** **Knowledge** * Basic knowledge of insurance industry and underwriting processes * Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite * Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components and concepts **Skills** * Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner * Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly * 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 **Abilities** * Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow * Work with technology commonly used in the workplace * 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 * Escalate issues when necessary **Work environment** * Travel frequency * Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)