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Underwriter - Crop

QBE Americas, Inc., Missoula, Montana, us, 59812

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Primary Details Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Location Montana (Missoula ideal, or remote), Washington or Idaho

Work Arrangement This role is a hybrid role requiring 3 days/week in our Missoula, MT office. However, fully remote may be considered for the right candidate. The hours for this role are 7:30 am-4:15 pm MST Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 am-12 pm MST on Fridays.

Salary The starting salary range for this role is between $26.50/hour and $39.75/hour depending on experience.

Your New Role

Apply underwriting judgment in order to review, evaluate and price crop insurance policies while adhering to company policy, state and federal regulations within established authority.

Ensure complete and accurate policy processing activities by reviewing and/or data entry of applications, policy changes, actual production history (APH), acreage report (AR), written agreements, gathering missing information, resolving inconsistencies and confirming next steps.

Print status reports and track policy cycle to completion, ensuring coverage continuation and avoiding late penalties.

Provide processing and support for claims and compliance departments and complete transactions within area of responsibility.

Review all written agreement documents before submission.

Track, monitor and route written agreements to ensure timely processing.

Correct errors and resolve issues with the FCIC Error Report.

Effectively answer requests for information regarding crop hail from key stakeholders.

Assist team members with questions and training.

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.

Utilize various resources to research and answer crop insurance questions.

Attend training sessions to continue to gain knowledge on crop insurance.

Provide exceptional customer service.

Meet deadlines established by RMA (Risk Management Agency) policies and procedures.

Required Education High School Diploma/GED

Required Experience 2 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies / Skills

Quickly and accurately perform data entry.

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.

Communicate information in a clear, well‑organized and professional manner.

Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly.

Escalate issues when necessary.

Demonstrate multitasking while maintaining accuracy.

Maintain highest confidentiality.

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.

Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow.

Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Able to self‑start and manage to an end.

Able to assist team members with learning.

Preferred Education Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Experience

Experience in an underwriting capacity.

Insurance industry experience.

Crop insurance experience.

Preferred Knowledge

Working knowledge of crop insurance industry and underwriting policies, practices and processes.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficient with Easy Mapping, Easy Hail, On Base and workflow.

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

Compensation Package The salary range for this role is provided above. 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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

Benefits

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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Benefits | QBE US .

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, disability or any other legally protected status.

How to Apply To submit your application, click 'Apply' and follow the step‑by‑step process.

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