Personal Lines Property and Casualty Underwriter
2 weeks ago
Friday, April 19, 2024
About Portage Mutual
Portage Mutual Insurance is a trusted national property and casualty mutual insurance company. We have been owned by our policyholders since 1884 and proudly serve their interests by offering competitive home, automobile, commercial and farm insurance products. Portage Mutual has office locations in Edmonton (AB), Portage la Prairie (MB), St. Catharines (ON) and Bedford (NS) with products being 100% distributed by brokers across Canada. We greatly value our relationships with policyholders and brokers.
Working at Portage Mutual allows you to learn, grow and develop while collaborating with experienced and committed colleagues. We support hybrid work arrangements while continuing to build diverse teams and a culture of inclusivity. We are growing and offer resources to empower both individual and team success. We are proud of the communities we serve and are rooted in making positive impacts within them.
What You’ll Do:
The Personal Lines Property & Casualty Underwriter is responsible for detailed underwriting, risk analysis and accurate premium calculations in alignment with the company’s risk appetite. The individual is responsible for responding to product and procedural questions from colleagues and brokers, provide guidance on complex new business, participate in post-loss underwriting reviews and collaborate with claims on our service philosophies. The Personal Lines Property & Casualty Underwriter collaborates with cross-functional teams and behaviours are modelled in a manner consistent with company values.
Responsibilities:
- Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel contracts in accordance with company underwriting policies, procedures, service standards, applicable laws and regulations based on assigned authority levels.
- Process new applications, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, declines and quotes.
- Research and determine appropriate rates, apply discounts / surcharges and accurately calculate premiums.
- Request inspections in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepare related correspondences and maintain supporting documentation as required.
- Provide underwriting training/coaching to new hires or new team members.
- Assist in the development and mentorship of colleagues.
- Participate in post-loss underwriting reviews and review on claim files referred in accordance with the company’s risk appetite and service standards.
- Understand and communicate underwriting business rules and guidelines to brokers.
Requirements:
- Candidates must reside in Canada and be authorized to work in Canada.
- Minimum of 2 years experience with personal lines underwriting or related experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Consistency of applying accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail approaches.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment is required.
- Adaptable mind-set is required.
- Ability to train and mentor team members.
- A continuous improvement mindset is preferred.
- CIP designation or actively pursuing a CIP designation (or equivalency)
- Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary certificate is required (or an equivalent of industry experience)
What We Offer:
- Hybrid Work Arrangements
- Learn, Grow and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation Package of Salary plus an Incentive Plan
- 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Health, Dental, Critical Illness and Group Life Insurance Coverage
- Defined Contribution Company Pension Plan
- Paid Personal Days in addition to Vacation Time
If you have the qualifications we are seeking and would thrive in a work environment where you are valued and respected, please apply. We thank you for your interest in Portage Mutual Insurance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. (No agencies please).
Portage Mutual Insurance is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process. If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please advise the HR representative who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.
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