Job title: Senior Commercial Underwriter - British Columbia
Job type: Direct Hire
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Financial Services
Job published: 2023-08-22
Job ID: 60227

Job Description

The Client:

The Client is an award-winning incorporated Managing General Agent (MGA) serving Canada’s specialty and niche product insurance markets, offering one of the most comprehensive product lines available. The client has been established for over 20 years and has grown to encompass a wide range of niche and specialty products including Hard-to-Place Casualty & Property, High Value Residential, Sports, Leisure & Entertainment. Throughout the client’s growth they have remained true to what has enabled their success: work culture, service to their brokers and strong relationship with their markets.

 

What you will achieve in this role:

  • Review and apply pricing, terms, and conditions to new and renewal business.
  • Maintain and grow the existing book of business.
  • Establish and strengthen relationships with retail producing brokers by encouraging additional submission inflow.
  • Provide high level commentary and market intelligence to the management team.
  • Develop and maintain broker relationships by attending broker meetings, conventions, and functions.
  • Discuss new product development opportunities.
  • Act as a leader, mentoring junior colleagues of the team.

 

What you must bring to the table:

  • Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills to complete assignments efficiently and within structured timelines.
  • An eye for detail to handle new business quotations with a high degree of accuracy.
  • A positive, driven and disciplined attitude with solutions focus.
  • Self-motivated to meet competitive individual and team – related targets.
  • Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment and collaborate with teammates.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Level 2 – General Insurance License (or the ability to obtain within a certain time frame)
  • CAIB, CIP, CRM, FCIP or working towards finalizing a designation is preferred.
  • 6+ Years of Commercial Underwriting Experience.
  • Prior MGA experience is preferred.

 

Only those who are qualified will be contacted.