Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Title: Lead National Underwriting Specialist - Crop
The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to lead and drive the business strategy for Crop Whole Farm, including Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farms. This role uses relationship-building, underwriting expertise, risk evaluation, and sound decision-making to support a profitable portfolio. Additionally, the role oversees program management, policy development, compliance, training, and product support to ensure consistent execution and operational excellence.
- Locations: Missoula, MT; Fresno, CA; Woodland, CA; Council Bluffs, IA; Topeka, KS; Ramsey, MN; Greensboro, NC; and Fargo, ND (United States)
- Work Arrangement : This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 3 days per weekat an office listed above.
- The salary range for this role is between $84,000-$135,000.
Your New Role:- Lead and manage all aspects of WFRP and Micro Farms products, including underwriting, product support, policy development, training, processing standards, and ongoing program support.
- Develop and ensure adherence to Crop underwriting standards, objectives, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with regional leaders, Sales, Training, Marketing, Claims, and IT to implement product changes and develop strategies that support business growth.
- Manage annual underwriting activities for WFRP and Micro Farms, including new and renewal applications, Farm Operation Reports, complex policies, workload coordination, and technical analysis.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, external partners, and regulatory contacts, serving as a key resource for product information, underwriting decisions, training, and policy or procedure changes.
- Oversee compliance activities, including internal audits, regulatory findings, policy reviews, disputes, and coordination with Compliance and Legal Counsel.
- Conduct and coordinate annual research and analysis of expected yields, values, and other technical data to support accurate underwriting decisions.
- Provide subject matter expertise, mentorship, and support to underwriting teams by sharing best practices, assisting with complex risks, and promoting consistent underwriting practices.
- Support Crop Claims and other Crop functions as needed to ensure effective administration and coordination of assigned products.
- Manage assigned resources and expenses through accurate forecasting, budgeting, and fiscal oversight
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Crop underwriting experience required.
- Technical experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- High attention to detail
- Effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to others
Preferred Work Experience- Relevant experience in underwriting, Crop insurance, program management, or a related area.
- Knowledge of or experience with Whole Farm products and programs is preferred.
- Experience with crop insurance, livestock operations and ag tax preparation
- Events affecting the industry, including understanding of competition and the marketplace for assigned program
- 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
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 togive back to your community
To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US
Supplementary information
Skills:Adaptability, Business Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Workload Management
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