Crop Insurance Underwriting Specialist

2 weeks ago

Madison, Wisconsin, United States QBE Insurance Group Full time

Position Overview:
Full-time

Employment Type:
Employee

Role Summary:


Join our team and play a crucial role in enhancing the financial stability of our organization by evaluating and underwriting crop insurance policies. This position ensures adherence to the Federal Crop Insurance Program regulations and internal policies related to crop hail and named peril insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilize underwriting expertise to assess, analyze, and price crop insurance applications while complying with company guidelines and relevant state and federal regulations.
  • Guarantee thorough and precise processing of policies by reviewing applications, policy amendments, actual production history (APH), acreage reports (AR), and ensuring all necessary information is collected and discrepancies resolved.
  • Generate status reports and monitor the policy lifecycle to ensure timely completion and avoid penalties.
  • Support claims and compliance teams by executing transactions within your designated responsibilities.
  • Examine all written agreements prior to submission for accuracy.
  • Oversee the tracking and routing of written agreements to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Address errors and resolve issues highlighted in the FCIC Error Report.
  • Respond effectively to inquiries regarding crop hail insurance from key stakeholders.
  • Assist colleagues with inquiries and provide training as needed.
  • Foster a positive workplace culture by embodying our values and encouraging a focus on performance, accountability, diversity, and continuous improvement.
  • Leverage various resources to research and address crop insurance inquiries.
  • Participate in training sessions to enhance your knowledge of crop insurance.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service consistently.
  • Adhere to deadlines set by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Skills:

  • Ability to perform data entry tasks quickly and accurately.
  • Proficient in utilizing multiple resources to gather and analyze information for underwriting basic risk exposures.
  • Strong understanding of customer needs and a proactive approach to meeting them.
  • Capability to build and maintain professional relationships.
  • Effective communication skills to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Prioritize company and community interests in decision-making processes.
  • Ability to take decisive action and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Follow established procedures to guide decision-making.
  • Communicate in a clear, organized, and professional manner.
  • Attention to detail and thoroughness in task completion.
  • Escalate issues as necessary.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Ability to make informed decisions in uncertain situations.
  • Quickly adapt and learn new processes.
  • Manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Exhibit high attention to detail.
  • Adaptability in a dynamic environment.
  • Motivational and enthusiastic team player.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
  • Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently.
  • Ability to support team members in their learning processes.
  • This position may be available at a higher level based on qualifications.
Preferred Education:

  • Associate's Degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
Preferred Experience:

  • Experience in underwriting roles.
  • Background in the insurance industry.
  • Specific experience in crop insurance.
Preferred Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with crop insurance industry practices and underwriting policies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with Easy Mapping, Easy Hail, On Base, and workflow systems.
  • Understanding of common computer and communication technologies.
About QBE:

At QBE, we strive to anticipate the future by asking the right questions. We are dedicated to building resilience in our customers and communities. As an international insurer, we are committed to innovation and consistency in risk management.

Our diverse team of over 12,000 professionals across 27 countries fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment.


We believe this is our moment:
What if it was yours too? Join us at QBE and let's shape the future together.

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