Associate Underwriter - Crop

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Time Type:
Full time Worker Type:
Employee

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the financial success of the company by assisting with underwriting crop insurance, to assure compliance with rules and regulations of the Federal Crop Insurance Program and company policies regarding crop hail and named peril policies.

Missoula, Montana

This role will require 3 days/week in the office. The hours for this role are 7:30am-4:15pm MST Monday through Thursday, and 7:30am-12pm MST on Fridays

$20.75/hour to $31.00/hour depending on experience.

• Ensure complete and accurate policy processing activities by reviewing and/or data entry of applications, policy changes, actual production history (APH) and acreage report (AR) written agreements and gathering missing information.
• Maintain records relative to policy information, production data, acreage reports and other documents. Ensure all information is complete and accurate. Provide printing and mailing of documents as needed.
• Correct errors associated with the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
  
  FCIC) Error report as directed.
• Audit insured and agent submitted paperwork for completeness.
• Effectively provide agent support through business correspondence to resolve day-to-day administrative and operational duties.
• Prepare reports for team members, agents and field personnel.
• 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.
• Adherence to Underwriting Guidelines and RMA Rules & Regulations.
• Attend training to gain knowledge in the Crop Insurance Industry.

• High School Diploma/GED

• 1 year relevant experience

• Quickly and accurately perform data entry
• Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
• 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
• Demonstrated multitasking while maintaining accuracy skill
• Maintain highest confidentiality
• 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
• Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow

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

• Experience with data entry, crop insurance, insurance coursework

• Proficient On Base and workflow
• Basic knowledge of crop insurance industry and underwriting processes
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information, and communication technology devices, components and concepts

QBE, a global insurance leader, is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together, we combine the history, expertise, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.

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.

• 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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