Marine Underwriting Assistant

Marine Underwriting Assistant

• Location: USA -Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA and Houston, TX

• Work Arrangement: If local to an office - Hybrid,

• The salary range for this role is:$64,000-120,000K

The Opportunity

As a Marine Underwriting Assistant, you will contribute to underwriting operations for a line of business by preparing and reviewing documentation, managing client records and files, processing submissions, renewals and endorsements and supporting the development of junior operations underwriters.

Primary Responsibilities

* Facilitate the execution of timely and efficient underwriting operations by leveraging established guidelines in decision making and assessing and rating exposures
*Support the development of junior level operations underwriters by offering professional guidance, facilitating partnerships with key stakeholders, delivering technical training as required, prioritizing and delegating assignments and sharing expertise
*Maintain streamlined operational underwriting by processing, documenting and organizing assigned new business, renewal, endorsed and cancelled policies, preparing and maintaining legal notices and underwriting quotes to support business processes
*Leverage underwriting data and accurately reflect in the pricing model
*Maintain key reporting and tracking databases by following up on loss sensitive documents, tracking receipt of collateral and appropriately handling areas of concern
*Manage client files by utilizing customer relationship management tools and updating records as required to reflect current state
*Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers by requesting required underwriting information and researching and analyzing inquiries
*Support operational projects to review and/or design new process modules and evaluate market dynamics to ensure compliance and grow the book of business
*Collaborate with key stakeholders by sharing information, recommending solutions to underwriting issues and guiding clients as necessary
*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

Required Education

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

Required Experience

* 4 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

* Understand market trends and current organizational strategies
*Collaborate with key stakeholders
*Build and maintain professional networks
*Show drive and initiative
*Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
*Use logical approach to analyze issues
*Share knowledge and educate others
*Drive for stakeholder success
*Build and capitalize on beneficial internal and external relationships
*Effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to others
*Win concessions without damaging relationships
*Complete tasks attentively and thoroughly

Preferred Experience

* Experience in Marine underwriting operations, and/or the insurance industry

Preferred Knowledge

* Working knowledge of underwriting department processes and procedures
*Events affecting the industry, including understanding of competition and the marketplace
*Principles and processes for providing customer service
*Products and concepts relating to the insurance industry
*Continuous improvement methodology and principles
*Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards

Compensation Package: 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.We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• 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

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world?

At QBE, we're enabling a more resilient future - for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We're building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success - and we can be part of yours!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

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; or disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Supplementary information

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.

US Only 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.

US Only - Travel Frequency:

Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

US Only - 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.

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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.