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Marine Underwriting Assistant

QBE Americas, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Primary Details

Location: USA - Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA and Houston, TX

Work Arrangement: Hybrid for local office workers

The salary range for this role is: $64,000-120,000

The Opportunity As a Marine Underwriting Assistant, you will contribute to underwriting operations for a line of business by preparing and reviewing documentation, managing client records and files, processing submissions, renewals and endorsements and supporting the development of junior operations underwriters.

Primary Responsibilities

Facilitate the execution of timely and efficient underwriting operations by leveraging established guidelines in decision making and assessing and rating exposures

Support the development of junior level operations underwriters by offering professional guidance, facilitating partnerships with key stakeholders, delivering technical training as required, prioritizing and delegating assignments and sharing expertise

Maintain streamlined operational underwriting by processing, documenting and organizing assigned new business, renewal, endorsed and cancelled policies, preparing and maintaining legal notices and underwriting quotes to support business processes

Leverage underwriting data and accurately reflect in the pricing model

Maintain key reporting and tracking databases by following up on loss sensitive documents, tracking receipt of collateral and appropriately handling areas of concern

Manage client files by utilizing customer relationship management tools and updating records as required to reflect current state

Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers by requesting required underwriting information and researching and analyzing inquiries

Support operational projects to review and/or design new process modules and evaluate market dynamics to ensure compliance and grow the book of business

Collaborate with key stakeholders by sharing information, recommending solutions to underwriting issues and guiding clients as necessary

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

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

Required Experience 4 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

Understand market trends and current organizational strategies

Collaborate with key stakeholders

Build and maintain professional networks

Show drive and initiative

Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience

Use logical approach to analyze issues

Share knowledge and educate others

Drive for stakeholder success

Build and capitalize on beneficial internal and external relationships

Effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to others

Win concessions without damaging relationships

Complete tasks attentively and thoroughly

Preferred Experience Experience in Marine underwriting operations, and/or the insurance industry

Preferred Knowledge

Working knowledge of underwriting department processes and procedures

Events affecting the industry, including understanding of competition and the marketplace

Principles and processes for providing customer service

Products and concepts relating to the insurance industry

Continuous improvement methodology and principles

Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards

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. 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.

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

Tution 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

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

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!

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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.

Skills: Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Legal Documents, Managing performance, Personal Initiative, Price Modelling, Process Improvements, Professional Networking, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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.

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