JOB DESCRIPTION
Our employees are at the heart of what we do best : helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.
Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility.
It’s our employee promise.
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.
About the role
We're looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our growing team!
What you'll do here :
Develop long-term and meaningful relationships with brokers by providing legendary service and participating in broker visits, field underwriting, insurance industry functions, and marketing events.
Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes and recommend innovative solutions.
Coach and mentor team members to develop their technical underwriting knowledge and to enhance broker relationships.
Help shape the future of Commercial Lines Underwriting by providing creative solutions on process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and elevate best practices
Provide leadership to ensure that the regional underwriting service, production and profitability levels are achieved.
Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits.
Within your level of authority, quote, negotiate, sell, and authorize the acceptance of moderate to complex new business, renewals, and endorsements to develop and retain profitable business according to the business plan established for the department.
Arrange reinsurance if and when required.
Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers, reinsurers and co-workers.
Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions.
Some travel is required.
What you bring to the table :
Post-secondary education or any combination of equivalent education and experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation preferred
Care for people by being supportive, providing candid feedback and recognizing performance
Maintain an expert and current understanding of all relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions related thereto
Demonstrate the ability to handle complex risks
Awareness of local community conditions and insurance issues
Superior organization and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
Exemplary and proactive customer service skills to identify needs, effectively negotiate, and provide tailored solutions to brokers
Great communication skills (both written and verbal)
Strong negotiating skills and business savvy
Initiative and ability to work under pressure
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer tools
No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
What we offer
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :
A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
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