Assistant Underwriter, Energy Liability

Assistant Underwriter, Energy Liability –
QBE North America

Location: New Orleans, LA, USA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee

Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 per year (national range for listed location)

The purpose of this role is to support energy liability underwriters by providing technical expertise in reviewing and processing insurance applications, renewals, and endorsements to ensure compliance with QBE underwriting policies and guidelines.

• Provide recommendations on business improvement, focusing on Turnaround Time (TAT) / Service Level Agreement (SLA) opportunities.
• Maintain product, system and process knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with QBE policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Resolve escalated complaints promptly.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with stakeholders.
• Monitor pending items from brokers and clients for existing policies, following required processes and guidelines.
• Assist with new submission reviews, buyer research and underwriting model completion to minimise risk and contribute to business growth.
• Assisted with the preparation of binder and policy documents, adhering to deadlines and guidelines.
• Track new and pending claims status by liaising between the company and broker.

Necessary

Work Experience:

• Some relevant work experience.

Preferred

Work Experience:

• Experience in BPO industry with shifting schedules.

Necessary

Qualifications:

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

In addition to the base salary, regular full‑time employees are eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. Salary offers are determined by role complexity, location and candidate background, including education and experience.

• Hybrid Working – 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 coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education.
• Employee Network and Community – support for six employee networks and opportunities to give back to community.

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment and our people. Our international scale allows ambitious individuals to make a real impact while being supported by passionate, talented teams.

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, protected veteran status, 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.

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work and are not to be construed as a complete list of all duties normally performed. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct applies.

Essential job responsibilities must be performed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these responsibilities.

Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Environmental Awareness, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Marine Insurance, Policy Analysis, Presenting with Impact, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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