[Remote] Underwriter- Commercial
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Western Financial Group is one of Canada's largest insurance brokers, known for its supportive and collaborative environment. They are seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter II responsible for assessing risk, analyzing applications, and maintaining relationships with brokers while contributing to underwriting policy development.
Responsibilities
- Gathering and investigating background information in order to effectively assess risk involved
- Analyzing and classifying assigned applications to determine acceptability and establishing rates and premiums
- Negotiating terms and conditions of coverage including pricing on renewals, cancellations, new business and midterm changes
- Implementing underwriting alternatives based on authority, supporting business and exclusions
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with brokers with a commitment to service
- Responding to inquiries from insurance agents regarding underwriting processes and decisions, interpretation of policy forms and coverage, and premium levels
- Providing service throughout the policy period, approving routine changes to existing coverage and responding to inquiries from the agent and client
- Contributing to the evaluation of agency performance and issues
- Mentoring junior underwriting staff in underwriting theory, technical and soft skill fundamentals. Coaching and guiding with respect to service standards as well as supporting in underwriting for senior underwriters
- Conducting comprehensive file reviews with client contacts and appropriately documenting files
- Contributing to the development of underwriting policy, procedures and guidelines
Skills
- General Insurance Level 2 License required
- 1 year of Underwriting experience an asset
- Professional communication etiquette, both written and verbal
- Adept in retrieving customer data efficiently
- Involvement in industry related associations and your community
- CIP
- CAIB
Benefits
- 3 weeks' vacation
- 14 wellness days
- Company matching investment and savings programs
- 100% employer-paid group benefits
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