Assistant Underwriter, Hull and Liability, Marine

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Assist with the underwriting of new business and renewals in accordance with the organization's policy and underwriting guidelines of the various products (i.e. Marine, Property and Engineering products, Financial Lines and Liability, Accident and Health, Motor, Workers Compensation, SME and Home etc.) and maintain product, system and process knowledge.

Primary Responsibilities
• Assist with the underwriting of new business and renewals in accordance with the organization's policy and underwriting guidelines of the Marine line.
•Maintain product, system and process knowledge
•Attend relevant product and skill courses and passing on relevant points to other staff
•Provide professional level of services to external customers and internal stakeholders
•Ensure timely communication with relevant stakeholders in respect to processing queries
•Develop good working relationships with all internal customers and stakeholders
•Processing insurance quotations, new business, endorsement and renewals
•Where appropriate, identify and escalate queries / risks to the relevant Senior Underwriter / Underwriter
•Complete other administrative duties as required
•Maintain data in relevant computer systems and other databases

Preferred Competencies/Skills
• Strong analytical, communication & interpersonal skills
• Sound PC skills and fast learner in computer programs

Preferred Education Specifics
• Tertiary education

Preferred Experience
• Minimum 3+ years of underwriting experience in insurance business together with relevant policy documentation handling experience

Preferred Knowledge
• Basic knowledge of the insurance industry
• Good understanding of process 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 behaviours that link to our cultural elements:
•We are customer-focused
•We are technical experts
•We are inclusive
•We are fast-paced
•We are courageous
•We are accountable
•We are a team
•All employees are expected to adhere to QBE's Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices

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.

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.

Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Backlog Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Administration, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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.