Primary Details

Primary Responsibilities

• Forge and maintain strong relationships with external partners and regulatory contacts by serving as the primary point of contact and promptly responding to questions and product inquiries in addition to reviewing and responding to yearly policy and procedure changes
• Partner with Crop IT on implementation of changes to WFRP and Micro Farms products
• Collaborate with regional leaders, Training, and Marketing to develop and implement strategy to help drive business
• Develop and ensure adherence to WFRP and Micro Farms underwriting and processing standards, objectives and guidelines
• Coordinate annual underwriting of WFRP and Micro Farms new and renewal application packets and revised Farm Operation Reports by managing own workload and assisting the WFRP workload of branch offices
• Assist the WFRP team with underwriting complex policies in a timely and efficient manner to meet department production requirements, state regulatory requirements and agent expectations and escalating issues as necessary
• Foster a partnered approach to underwriting by communicating and collaborating with the team to transfer expert knowledge, impart best practices, mentor others, and promote a team environment
• Conduct yearly research on expected yields and expected values to help underwriters verify reasonableness of insured reported values on WFRP and Micro Farms packets. Annually coordinate with the Farm Service Agency to obtain the Noninsured Assistance Program Expected Yield and Prices tables
• Respond to internal and external compliance findings/audits and assist Compliance and Legal Counsel with reviews, disputes, and litigation
• Coordinate an annual internal audit and review program of WFRP and Micro Farms policies
• Assist with supporting Crop Underwriting and Crop Claims as required
• Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs, and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility

Required Education

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

Required Experience

• 3 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Technical experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• High attention to detail
• Effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to others
• Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups to settle differences with minimum noise
• Collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines
• Build and capitalize on beneficial internal and external relationships including competitors
• Build and establish constructive and cooperative working relationships and open lines of communication
• Utilize effective communication skills to influence and persuade decision makers

Preferred Experience

• 5 years relevant experience including accounting or crop insurance background

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• CPA

Preferred Knowledge

• Knowledge of crop insurance, livestock operations and ag tax preparation
• Events affecting the industry, including understanding of competition and the marketplace for assigned program/s
• Advanced working knowledge of underwriting methodologies and best practices
• Advanced working knowledge of organizational underwriting guidelines and standards
• Understanding of laws and regulations relevant to underwriting standards, processes and procedures

QBE Cultural DNA

Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviors that link to our cultural elements:

All employees are expected to adhere to QBE’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices

Travel Frequency

• Occasional (approximately 5-10 trips annually)

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.

Disclaimer

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Job Type

Individual Contributor

Global Disclaimer

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

Compensation

Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs

Annual Salary Range: $66,000 - $99,000

AL, AR, AZ, Fresno, CA, CO (Remote), FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY

Annual Salary Range: $72,000 - $110,000

CA (Remote, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA

Annual Salary Range: $83,000 - $124,000

San Francisco CA, NJ and New York City NY

Benefit Highlights

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.

We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.

QBE recognizes that exemplary benefits extend beyond benefits coverage and compensation. Flexibility in your working environment is important to maintaining balance and QBE is dedicated to ensuring employees achieve personal and professional integration by providing the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.