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Underwriter, Regional Property NEW

Definity Financial Corporation
Calgary, AB
$48,700 - $89,800 / year
Experienced
Posted 15 days ago

What can you expect in this role?

  • Assessing, accepting, and declining moderate to complex new business submissions, within assigned underwriting authority
  • Re-underwriting and negotiating renewals and policy endorsements
  • Ordering of inspections, financial reports, or other underwriting information for use in your analysis of critical risk hazards and decision making
  • Negotiating the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
  • Participating in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
  • Providing technical support to brokers
  • Actively participating in weekly internal production meetings
  • Mentoring and providing technical support to less experience team members
  • Contribute to the profitable growth of the business by identifying the underlying factors that contribute to the profitability of a risk while demonstrating the ability to constructively engage, influence and negotiate to exceed broker needs and expectations.
  • Demonstrate a strong market knowledge and visibility in the industry as a respected collaborator able to partner with brokers for the purpose of growing a profitable portfolio of business.
  • Make underwriting and pricing decisions on individual risks, as well as underwriting the individual risk within the context of a broker's broader portfolio of business.
  • Be accountable for the selection and proper rating of mid-market property insurance transaction types (e.g., applications, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, voids, reinstatements, etc.).

What do you bring to the role?

  • University degree or a college diploma or the CIP designation is required
  • Minimum of 3- 5 years Commercial Property and Casualty underwriting experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Professional friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers
  • Performs well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure
  • Team player adaptable to a changing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem solving abilities
  • Strong sales orientation
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain positive broker relations

$48,700 - $89,800

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