Associate Underwriter - Crop

Primary Details:
Time Type:
Full time;
Worker Type:
Employee

The purpose of this role is to support the company's financial success by assisting in underwriting crop insurance, and ensuring adherence to Federal Crop Insurance Program regulations and company policies related to crop hail and named peril policies.

• Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – expected in the office 2-3 days per week.

• Salary Range: $21.25/hr – $32.00/hr.

• Ensure complete and accurate policy processing activities by reviewing and entering data, including applications, policy changes, and production reports.

• Maintain records of policy information, production data, and other documents, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

• Correct errors identified in the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Error report.

• Audit insured and agent paperwork for completeness.

• Provide agent support through business correspondence for administrative tasks.

• Prepare and distribute reports to team members, agents, and field personnel.

• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others.

• Adhere to Underwriting Guidelines and Risk Management Agency (RMA) Rules & Regulations.

• Attend training to gain knowledge in the Crop Insurance Industry.

• Secondary school certification or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Data entry experience.

• Crop insurance experience.

• Insurance coursework experience.

Salary range: $21.25/hr – $32.00/hr additional compensation includes an 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 support through multiple employee networks and community‑giving initiatives.

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and requires authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without current or future sponsorship.