QBE North America · 14 hours ago
Marine Underwriting Assistant
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expQBE North America is a company focused on enabling a more resilient future for its customers and communities. As a Marine Underwriting Assistant, you will contribute to underwriting operations by preparing and reviewing documentation, managing client records, and supporting the development of junior underwriters.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Facilitate the execution of timely and efficient underwriting operations by leveraging established guidelines in decision making and assessing and rating exposures
Support the development of junior level operations underwriters by offering professional guidance, facilitating partnerships with key stakeholders, delivering technical training as required, prioritizing and delegating assignments and sharing expertise
Maintain streamlined operational underwriting by processing, documenting and organizing assigned new business, renewal, endorsed and cancelled policies, preparing and maintaining legal notices and underwriting quotes to support business processes
Leverage underwriting data and accurately reflect in the pricing model
Maintain key reporting and tracking databases by following up on loss sensitive documents, tracking receipt of collateral and appropriately handling areas of concern
Manage client files by utilizing customer relationship management tools and updating records as required to reflect current state
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers by requesting required underwriting information and researching and analyzing inquiries
Support operational projects to review and/or design new process modules and evaluate market dynamics to ensure compliance and grow the book of business
Collaborate with key stakeholders by sharing information, recommending solutions to underwriting issues and guiding clients as necessary
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
4 years relevant experience
Preferred
Understand market trends and current organizational strategies
Collaborate with key stakeholders
Build and maintain professional networks
Show drive and initiative
Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
Use logical approach to analyze issues
Share knowledge and educate others
Drive for stakeholder success
Build and capitalize on beneficial internal and external relationships
Effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to others
Win concessions without damaging relationships
Complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
Experience in Marine underwriting operations, and/or the insurance industry
Working knowledge of underwriting department processes and procedures
Events affecting the industry, including understanding of competition and the marketplace
Principles and processes for providing customer service
Products and concepts relating to the insurance industry
Continuous improvement methodology and principles
Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
Benefits
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
Company
QBE North America
QBE North America is a global insurance leader focused on helping customers solve unique risks, so they can focus on what matters most.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Mulligan
Chief Operating Officer
John Livatino
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-09-29
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