Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

At QBE, our purpose is to give people the confidence to achieve their ambitions inside and outside of work. From development opportunities, to flexible work options and highly competitive reward and benefits packages, we understand the importance of living our values when it comes to our people. Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our company’s cultural elements - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference.

As a member of QBE’s Next Generation Underwriting Program, you will experience what it’s like to be an Associate Underwriter in the real world. QBE provides an environment where you can hone in on your interpersonal skills, and get an opportunity to learn and develop, ultimately preparing you for your future career as an Underwriter on QBE’s Middle Market Property & Casualty (P&C) team. QBE has identified Middle Market as one of the key growth opportunities in its worldwide business portfolio, making now the perfect time to join our growing team! QBE will provide opportunities to work in a truly global environment with diverse teams and present valuable experiences, which will give you real-world exposure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Actively participate in a one year training program to learn the insurance industry and each line of business within QBE's Middle Market
•Maintain and build upon product, system and process knowledge
•In partnership with assigned Underwriter, review, analyze and make recommendations based on QBE's appetite, pricing, coverage, and conditions of new business
•Evaluate risk on current customers and prospects
•Manage assigned book of business under the supervision of an Underwriter
•Own, maintain, and develop relationships with assigned select brokers
•Independently assist with the review and analysis of the portfolio to evaluate progress toward business objectives and proactively identify opportunities
•Provide a timely and professional level of service to internal and external customers
•Consistently adhere to underwriting compliance with business and regulatory requirements, service levels and within individual delegated authority
•Upon graduation from the program, you will have the opportunity to explore an Underwriting career with QBE's Middle Market team!

Required Education

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

Required Experience

• 0-1 year relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Escalate issues when necessary
•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
•Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others
•Multi-task and handle competing priorities
•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
•Ability to retain and apply large amounts of new information and techniques to achieve desired results

Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and processes for providing customer service
•Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components, and concepts
•Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

QBE Cultural DNA

• Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:-We are customer-focused-We are technical experts-We are inclusive-We are fast-paced-We are courageous-We are accountable-We are a teamAll employees are expected to adhere to QBE’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices

US Only - Travel Frequency

• Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands

• General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

US Only - Disclaimer

• To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Job Type

• Individual Contributor

Global Disclaimer

• The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs

QBE North America is a global insurance leader helping customers solve unique risks, so they can stay focused on their future. Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2022 of $7.27 billion. QBE Insurance Group’s results can be found at qbe.com. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, QBE operates out of 27 countries around the globe, with a presence in every key insurance market. The North America division, headquartered in New York, conducts business primarily through its insurance company subsidiaries.