Intermediate to Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines, P&C Small Business - Ontario
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Role Overview
The Underwriter, Commercial Lines, P&C Small Business is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of moderately complex business with moderate premium volume according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.
Job Responsibilities
Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
Arrange reinsurance or subscribing companies where appropriate.
Work alongside our broker partners by building strength in relationships while helping them find the right solutions for their P&C business.
Determine eligibility for policy renewals based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.
Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data.
Communicate decisions, and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
Assist with interpretation of rating procedures, wordings, underwriting policies and regulations.
Handle work assignments, including calls, efficiently.
Work effectively towards the goals of the team.
Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
Perform other duties as assigned ; some travel may be required locally to work in the field with our brokers.
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Job Overview
The Underwriter, Commercial Lines, P&C Small Business is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of moderately complex business with moderate premium volume according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.
Job Responsibilities
Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
Arrange reinsurance or subscribing companies where appropriate.
Work alongside our broker partners by building strength in relationships while helping them find the right solutions for their P&C business.
Determine eligibility for policy renewals based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.
Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data.
Communicate decisions, and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
Assist with interpretation of rating procedures, wordings, underwriting policies and regulations.
Handle work assignments, including calls, efficiently.
Work effectively towards the goals of the team.
Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
Perform other duties as assigned ; some travel may be required locally to work in the field with our brokers.
Qualifications
- Commercial Lines Property & Casualty underwriting experience, including risk assessment, pricing, and broker relationship management. Candidates with 1-3 years of experience may be considered for the Intermediate level, while candidates with more extensive underwriting experience may be considered for the Senior level.
- Post-secondary education or related business experience.
- Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to provide justification.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
- Strong decision making skills with the ability to provide justification.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work.
- Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.
- We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
- We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com .
- All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesa's Privacy Policy .
- Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.
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