Accident & Health Intern
We are interested in college students looking to develop functional insurance industry knowledge and skills related to industry principles, operations and concepts. You will develop procedural knowledge within the Accident & Health business unit, work with all levels of the organization to get used to an office environment, and develop interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the financial sector and at QBE Accident & Health.
Previous interns were able to support, meet and interact with global, national, regional and product leaders. They directly assisted on data projects, including compiling and analyzing data, researching market trends & advancements, helped to organize files within our product system, and assisted in preparing January 1st renewals. We assign our intern projects to help move long-term planning along more efficiently.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and implement performance and development coaching plans with the support of your manager.
- Participate in weekly training sessions gaining insight across QBE North America
- Build relationships with immediate and broader QBE team.
- Manage priorities to deliver assigned projects in a timely and accurate way.
- Network within the business unit and the intern peer group to gain visibility in the organization
Required Qualifications
- Completion of High School Diploma/GED
- Full-time current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in insurance, risk management, or any quantitative field (finance, math, economics, nursing, etc.
- Must be returning to college/university upon completion of internship
- Course work or relevant experience with demonstrated achievements
- Ability to work from June 3rd, 2024 to August 9th, 2024
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 problem
- Knowledge base of Microsoft Excel and Power BI, David Young System, medical terminology, and ICD (International Classification of Diseases), 10 codes
- Strong math and writing skills
- Service industry, self-starting marketing drive, efficient priority of time, and teamwork
Preferred Knowledge
- 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
About QBE
We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the center of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.
We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!
https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/
Physical Demands
General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.
US Only - Disclaimer
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Global Disclaimer
The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
Compensation
Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs
Hourly Salary Range: $18.50 - $25.00; Dependent upon year in school
AL, AR, AZ, Fresno, CA, CO (Remote), DE (Remote), FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY
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Hourly Salary Range: $20.25 - $27.50; Dependent upon year in school
CA (Remote, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA
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Hourly Salary Range: $23.25 - $31.25; Dependent upon year in school
San Francisco CA, NJ, and New York City NY
Benefit Highlights
You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.
We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families.
QBE recognizes that exemplary benefits extend beyond benefits coverage and compensation. Flexibility in your working environment is important to maintaining balance and QBE is dedicated to ensuring employees achieve personal and professional integration by providing the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.