Senior Underwriter
4 weeks ago
About the Organization
Welcome to A. M. Fredericks Underwriting Management Ltd., where a legacy of excellence meets the innovation of tomorrow. As a distinguished insurance provider with a rich history, A. M. Fredericks has been a trusted name in the industry for more than 25 years and is one of Canada's leading federally licensed Managing General Underwriters.
The Senior Underwriter / Team Lead will be accountable for overseeing the day-to-day activities and performance management of a team of underwriters. This includes providing advice and expertise related A.M Fredericks property programs. Please note; this role is 100% onsite in Ajax, Ontario (201-339 Westney Road South) with the potential for remote work (1-2 days / week) once onboarded. Responsibilities of the Senior Underwriter / Team Lead :
- Be responsible for underwriting tasks to achieve targeted goals within the product portfolio
- Lead team performance through proactive coaching, employee development and performance appraisals
- Review risk submissions within assigned authority limits – primarily, but not exclusively, through file and call audits. Evaluate, accept, reject or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines
- Secure additional information and review endorsements where necessary and analyze all pertinent data to determine acceptability of risks according to established underwriting standards
- Assist in preparing submissions for higher underwriting review
- Coach brokers for success and improvement to enhance underwriting capabilities, provide market and underwriting insight
- Maintaining the profitability of your portfolio through superior risk analysis, determining the quality of risk and making necessary recommendations on new business and renewals
- Negotiating coverage, policy terms and premium rates with clients, referring business exceeding authority level to the appropriate level
- Contacting external resources as required for additional information pertaining to the risk
- Participating actively with brokers in terms of promoting products, developing and maintaining positive relationships and business development
- Ensuring proper file documentation and organization within the underwriting system
- Uplifting technical knowledge of yourself and the team through mentoring, coaching, training and meetings with colleagues and direct reports
- Mentor / train junior underwriter(s) and technical assistant(s)
The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual and collaborator who is client focused, proactive in dealing with situations and uses critical judgment to make decisions and offer solutions. The person will also demonstrate the following:
- Post-Secondary degree or diploma in a related field, such as mathematics, finance, economics, business or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience in underwriting
- CIP Certification or equivalent
- Team management / supervision / mentorship experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven mathematical and analytical skills
- Considerable experience in a highly service-oriented role
- Effective problem solver with initiative to be innovative and creative with developing new ideas and concepts
- Exemplary interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships
- Excellent time management skills with proven ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and move between projects continuously
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
- Committed to team-based environments
- Proven ability to handle confidential material with the highest level of discretion
- Demonstrated ability to flourish in environments of significant change
- Autonomous (comfortable working with minimal supervision)
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