What are the responsibilities and job description for the Next Generation Associate Underwriter Accident & Health position at QBE North America?
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Title: Next Generation Associate Underwriter Accident & Health
The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to support Accident & Health (A&H) underwriters in preparing quotes, following up with producers, and reviewing plan changes and amendments. You’ll work closely under supervision to build a strong foundation in A&H underwriting principles and operations. As a participant in QBE's Next Generation Underwriting Program, you’ll gain real-world experience as an Associate Underwriter, sharpen your interpersonal skills, and engage in an accelerated training curriculum that prepares you for a long-term career in underwriting within a global and diverse environment.
This is a year-long program based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, where you’ll receive immersive, hands-on training and shadowing opportunities with our expert A&H underwriting team. The goal is to equip you with the skills and confidence to transition into an independent underwriting role by the end of the program.
Upon successful completion, participants will transition into roles at one of our satellite A&H underwriting offices located in Atlanta, GA, Plano, TX, Edina, MN, or Marblehead, MA. Therefore, candidates must have ties to one of these locations, as relocation support is only offered for the first year in Marblehead.
Preferred Work Experience includes:
Necessary Qualifications include:
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:
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:
Analytical Thinking, Backlog Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Entry, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Underwriting 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.
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Title: Next Generation Associate Underwriter Accident & Health
The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to support Accident & Health (A&H) underwriters in preparing quotes, following up with producers, and reviewing plan changes and amendments. You’ll work closely under supervision to build a strong foundation in A&H underwriting principles and operations. As a participant in QBE's Next Generation Underwriting Program, you’ll gain real-world experience as an Associate Underwriter, sharpen your interpersonal skills, and engage in an accelerated training curriculum that prepares you for a long-term career in underwriting within a global and diverse environment.
This is a year-long program based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, where you’ll receive immersive, hands-on training and shadowing opportunities with our expert A&H underwriting team. The goal is to equip you with the skills and confidence to transition into an independent underwriting role by the end of the program.
Upon successful completion, participants will transition into roles at one of our satellite A&H underwriting offices located in Atlanta, GA, Plano, TX, Edina, MN, or Marblehead, MA. Therefore, candidates must have ties to one of these locations, as relocation support is only offered for the first year in Marblehead.
- Location: Marblehead, MA
- Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the Marblehead, MA office 4 days per week.
- The pay rate: $41.50
- Support the build upon product, system and process knowledge.
- Review the recommendations made based on QBE's appetite, pricing, coverage, and conditions of new business.
- Support the management of an assigned book of business under the supervision of a Senior Associate and Underwriter.
- Maintain and develop relationships with assigned select brokers.
- Evaluate risk on current customers and prospects.
- Provide a timely and professional level of service to internal and external customers.
- Assist with the review and analysis of the portfolio to evaluate progress toward business objectives and identify opportunities.
- Consistently adhere to underwriting compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
- Support the execution of timely and efficient underwriting activities by following established guidelines.
Preferred Work Experience includes:
- Some relevant working experience in administrative support or customer service function, preferably in General Insurance companies.
Necessary Qualifications include:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Principles and processes for providing customer service
- Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components, and concepts
- Undergraduate Degree Disclaimer: Candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree between May 2025 and June 1, 2026. Those who graduated in May 2025 or later are eligible; however, degrees earned prior to May 2025 will not be considered.
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
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:
Analytical Thinking, Backlog Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Entry, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Underwriting 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.
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