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Associate Underwriting Operations - Commercial Property

QBE Insurance
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Primary Details

Time Type: Full time



Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to support underwriters by reviewing documents, creating binders, processing applications, renewals, and endorsements to determine acceptance or rejection based on company underwriting guidelines. Additionally, the role involves providing technical support and policy administration for new business and renewals within specified authority levels and service standards.


  • Location: Sun Prairie, WI - Atlanta, GA - Chicago, IL - New York, NY
  • Work Arrangement: hybrid working expectations
  • The hourly rate for this role is between $25.75 and $48.25



Your new role


  • Support the execution of timely and efficient underwriting activities by following established guidelines and referral rules.
  • Assist with profit improvement initiatives for assigned territory by contributing to the development of underwriting plans.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders by sharing information and recommending solutions to basic underwriting issues.
  • Assist team with streamlined underwriting by processing, documenting and organizing assigned policies.
  • Build relationships with agents by gathering inquiries, researching issues, and supporting agent training.
  • Participate in project teams by collaborating during business planning and troubleshooting process issues.
  • Maintain product, system, and process knowledge.
  • Provide a professional level of services to external customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely communication with relevant stakeholders with respect to processing queries.



Work Experience:

Preferred Work Experience includes:


  • Underwriting experience in insurance business.
  • Handling relevant policy documentation.
  • Experience with insurance coursework.



Qualifications:

Necessary Qualifications include:


  • Secondary school certification.



Preferred Qualifications include:


  • Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.



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!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/



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.  

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  

Skills:

Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Detail-Oriented, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Technical Support

How 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.

Salary : $26 - $48

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