Personal Lines Underwriter

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Western Financial Group Full time

**We are one of Canada’s Top Employer, Join Us**

Do you foster positive, professional relationships with partners while achieving company growth and profitability objectives?

Do you exhibit a high level of technical expertise, while exercising sound judgment, and delivering consistent results?

**Personal Lines Underwriter - Remote Eligible**

In this role you will support Western's Customer Service Representatives by liaising with insurance specialists for accurate risk assessment, mitigation, and acceptance for new policies. You will be accountable for collaborating with your team members to maintain service standards and improve procedures for the various insurance products we sell. This is a temporary, full-time position until December 31, 2024.

**Here is what a typical day looks like**
- Gather and assess risk information to determine eligibility on risk for all general insurance
- Assist in development of new programs and maintain current programs
- Communicate with clients regarding new policy issuance, changes, renewals and cancellations
- Advise, interpret, and validate coverage based on policy terms
- Issue policy changes, renewals, and cancellations
- Support internal departments and branches with policy interpretation and technical advice

**The value you bring**
- General Insurance Level 2 License required, CIP, or CAIB preferred
- 1 year with 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

Hours: Fulltime - 37.5 hours/week until January 31, 2024

Location: Victoria, BC / Cranbrook, BC / Remote (With Correct Licensing)

Role Level: S5

Requisition: 79849

**Western Financial Group - Top 100 Canadian Employer**

Our people make us who we are and we’re thankful to have been recognized as a Top Employer across Canada We are looking for great people who share our values and want to share their unique skills with us. Western is on a mission to exceed customer expectations, and that starts with our people. Would you like to be part of our story?

As one of Canada's top insurance brokers, Western creates security and provides customized insurance solutions to over 1 million Canadians. For over a century, we've secured our neighbours' future by staying true to our Guiding Principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty.

**Health and Wellness**

At Western we take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives - after all, they are our greatest asset Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, paid personal days, paid wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including health care spending account.



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