Underwriter - Crop Intern

The Opportunity

As a Crop Underwriting Intern, you'll receive hands-on training and real-world experience in a supportive and positive environment. You'll work closely with one of our crop insurance underwriting teams, gaining exposure to MPCI (Multiple Peril Crop Insurance) – covering a wide range of risks like drought, flood, and disease – and Crop Hail Insurance – protecting farmers against damage caused by hailstorms. This internship is designed to help you build foundational knowledge in crop insurance while contributing to meaningful work that supports farmers and the company's success.

Location & Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the Topeka office 4 days per week.

Pay

The Pay Rate for this role is between $19.50 and $21.50 an hour.

Your New Role

• Develop and implement performance and developmental coaching plans
• Learn Crop Insurance Life Cycle – process production reports, acreage reports, hail and MPCI Applications along with supporting documentation, monitor and run reports
• Assist Underwriters with daily processes
• Processing in the EASYwriter Pro Systems
• Audit insured and agent submitted paperwork for accuracy and completeness and gather any missing information
• Working with UW team on various projects or other duties
• Networking with other crop insurance departments
• Provide excellent customer service

Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma/GED
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's program in the Agricultural industry
• Must be returning to college/university upon completion of internship
• Course work or relevant experience with demonstrated achievements
• Ability to work from June 1st, 2026, to August 6th, 2027

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
• Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
• Understand customer needs and goals actively look for ways to meet them
• Multi-task and handle competing priorities
• Escalate issues when necessary
• Show drive and initiative
• Be a willing, effective, and efficient learner
• Professional, polished, poised and positive demeanor
• Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow
• Use multiple resources to gather and review information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems

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!