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.

College juniors, seniors, or graduate students working toward a degree in insurance, risk management, or any quantitative field develop functional insurance knowledge and skills related to underwriting principles, operations and concepts. Develop procedural knowledge of policy rating, risk analysis, coverage’s, processing, systems, agency management, sales, communications and business submission. Responsible for generating profitable results for QBE by working with the distribution force to grow the company’s book of business. Provide a consistent underwriting approach within assigned authority, process work within defined parameters, and provide quality service to agents and insureds.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and model the ONEQBE values through participation in required training classes

• Develop and implement performance and developmental coaching plans with the support of your manager

• Implementation, monitoring and follow up of effective profit improvement plans for assigned territory.

• Build relationships with agency partners via phone calls and emails that drive profitable growth

• Build relationships with other senior underwriters, underwriters, assistant underwriters, product, portfolio, optimization, claims, billing and automation groups

• 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED

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

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Principles and processes for providing customer service

• Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components, and concepts

PREFERRED ABILIITIES

• Accept responsibility for one's decisions and actions

• 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

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

NA

US ONLY - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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

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.