Commercial Underwriter

2 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Western Financial Group Full time

**Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty**

As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles, Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty. We take care to deliver the right insurance solution every time so our customers can live confidently.

**COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITER (Remote)**

In this role you will support Western’s Account Executives 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 full-time, 14 month temporary position.

**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 Westerns Account Executives regarding new policy issuance, changes, renewals and cancellations
- Advise, interpret and validate coverage based on policy terms
- Prepare and submit monthly reports to Insurers
- Process policy changes, renewals and cancellations
- Support internal departments and branches with policy interpretation and technical advice
- Assist with industry market research to ensure premiums and coverage are competitive

**The value you bring**
- General Insurance Level 2 License, CIP, or CAIB
- 1 year in an Underwriting position, preferably with Commercial Insurance
- Professional communication etiquette, both written and verbal
- Adept in retrieving customer data efficiently
- Involvement in industry related associations and your community

Hours: 37.5 hours/week - 14 month term

Location: Remote

Job Requisition #: 80323

**What if I don’t meet every requirement?**

If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box - we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role - or we might have another that suits you even better

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in If you have questions or require accommodation, please reach out to us.

**Health and Wellness**

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, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account.

For over 20 years, supporting our local communities has been a part of everything we do - it’s engrained in our culture though the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.



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