Underwriter Specialist, Special Lines

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

As a Underwriting Specialist, Commercial Lines you will review and evaluate large and complex account applications to determine risk, extent of coverage, and premiums. You will accept or reject applications based on established policies, procedures and standards, company philosophies and Authority Levels.

Promoting, underwriting and quoting new business, renewals and endorsements in accordance with the company’s underwriting philosophy, rating, loss ratio objectives, service standards and authority levels.

Negotiating coverage and rates and participating in underwriting audits.

Completing necessary documentation in support of the business you handle.

Developing and maintaining positive constructive relationships with brokers.

Developing a team-oriented approach to meeting corporate and department goals and objectives; including written premium and profitability objectives.

You have 7-10 years of Commercial Underwriting experience.

You have experience in Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale, and/or Transportation and Logistics segments.

Having Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation an asset.