Associate Underwriter - Accident & Health

$60,320 - $89,960/Yr

QBE Insurance Group - Marblehead, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Marblehead, MA

10,001+ employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Associate Underwriter role at QBE is designed to support Accident & Health (A&H) underwriters in various tasks including preparing quotes, managing relationships with brokers, and evaluating risks. This position is part of QBE's Next Generation Underwriting Program, which provides an accelerated training experience aimed at developing the necessary skills for a future career as an Underwriter. The role emphasizes collaboration, compliance with underwriting standards, and the opportunity to gain practical experience in a global and diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the build upon product, system and process knowledge.
• Review recommendations based on QBE's appetite, pricing, coverage, and conditions of new business.
• Manage an assigned book of business under the supervision of a Senior Associate and Underwriter.
• Maintain and develop relationships with assigned select brokers.
• Evaluate risk on current customers and prospects.
• Provide timely and professional service to internal and external customers.
• Assist with the review and analysis of the portfolio to evaluate progress toward business objectives and identify opportunities.
• Adhere to underwriting compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
• Support the execution of timely and efficient underwriting activities by following established guidelines.

Requirements

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Some relevant working experience in administrative support or customer service function, preferably in General Insurance companies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits.
• Competitive 401(k) contribution.
• Paid-time off program.
• Paid-family and caregiver leaves.
• Annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
• Hybrid work arrangements with office attendance 8-12 days per month.