Underwriter - Crop
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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to contribute to the financial success of the company by underwriting crop insurance assuring compliance with rules and regulations of the Federal Crop Insurance Program and company policies regarding crop hail and named peril policies.
Location: Woodland California
Work Arrangement: This role will require 5 days/week in our Woodland CA office while training for the role. The hours for this role are 7:30am4:15pm PST Monday through Thursday and 7:30am12pm PST on Fridays.
The starting salary range for this role is between $26.50/hour and $39.75/hour depending on experience.
Your New Role:
Apply underwriting judgment in order to review evaluate and price crop insurance policies along with adhering to company policy state and federal regulations within established authority
Ensure complete and accurate policy processing activities by reviewing and/or data entry of applications policy changes actual production history (APH) acreage report (AR) written agreements and gathering missing information resolving inconsistencies and confirming next steps
Print status reports and track policy cycle to completion ensuring coverage continuation and avoiding late penalties
Provide processing and support for claims and compliance departments and complete transactions within area of responsibility
Review all written agreement documents before submission
Track monitor and route written agreements to ensure timely processing
Correct errors and resolve issues with the FCIC Error Report
Effectively answer requests for information regarding crop hail from key stakeholders
Assist team members with questions and training
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
Utilize various resources to research and answer crop insurance questions
Attend training sessions to continue to gain knowledge on crop insurance
Provide exceptional customer service
Meet deadlines established by RMA (Risk Management Agency) policies and procedures
Required Education
High School Diploma/GED
Required Experience
2 years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
Quickly and accurately perform data entry
Use multiple resources to gather and analyze information and use logic to underwrite basic risk exposures within authority
Understand the needs and goals of a customer and actively look for ways to meet them
Build and maintain professional networks
Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
Prioritize interests of the company and community during decisionmaking
Complete tasks by taking decisive or quick action
Utilize established procedures to guide decisionmaking
Communicate information in a clear wellorganized and professional manner
Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
Escalate issues when necessary
Demonstrated multitasking while maintain accuracy skill
Maintain highest confidentiality
Make decisions and act in uncertain and ambiguous situations
Quickly learn understand and take action
Multitask and handle competing priorities
High attention to detail
Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
Motivational inspirational and enthusiastic approach to team involvement and engagement
Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow
Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
Able to selfstart and manage to an end
Able to assist team members with learning
Preferred Education
Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred Experience
Experience in an underwriting capacity
Insurance industry experience
Crop insurance experience
Preferred Knowledge
Working knowledge of crop insurance industry and underwriting policies practices and processes
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with Easy Mapping Easy Hail On Base and workflow
Terminology function and fundamental capabilities of common computer software information and communication technology devices components and concepts
QBE a global insurance leader is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together we combine the history expertise innovation and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.
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 roles complexity its location and the candidates professional background including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary regular fulltime and parttime employees will also be eligible for QBEs annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual 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 genderequal basis
- Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8
- Wellbeing 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 were enabling a more resilient future for our customers communities environment and for our people. Were 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 youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind. And our international scale means were 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!
QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to among others individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.
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.
Skills:
Adaptability Commercial Acumen Critical Thinking Customer Service Customer Value Management Data Entry Decision Making Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Portfolio Management Prioritization Professional Networking Report Writing Risk ManagementApplication Close Date: 11/06/2025 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Employment Type
Full-Time
