Intermediate Underwriter- Personal Lines
6 months ago
**ABOUT US**:
Specialty Program Group Canada (SPGC) is a fast-paced insurance Managing General Agency (MGA) that provides innovative underwriting solutions for our network of brokers across Canada through our trade brands: Cansure, Beacon, i3 Underwriting, and Specialty Claims Canada. Our success as Canada’s largest MGA is based on our innovation, hospitality-level service, and living our values every day. We are a thriving, growing organization, providing stable and fulfilling careers for over 300 people across Canada.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
Working as part of a team, you are responsible for analyzing the acceptability of business opportunities according to company guidelines. This includes reviewing and pricing of new submissions, renewal business and endorsements. You will work collaboratively with the team leader, colleagues, and management to provide value added expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners.
As an Intermediate Underwriter (Personal Lines), you will help drive the growth and profitability of SPGC under our NSPL Cansure Team. You will build broker relationships and leverage your expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to build your book. Surrounded by a team of experienced practice leaders, managers, and executives, we provide an extensive array of products, ample capacity, and empowerment to enable your success. In this role, you will work collaboratively with your colleagues and management to provide value added expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Perform risk analysis using internal and external data resources for the purpose of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk of a low to moderate complexity;
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including attending industry related seminars and networking events as necessary;
- Be a proactive member of the underwriting team, maintain standards for productivity and service expectations for new business;
- Negotiate coverage and price with brokers within established corporate guidelines and delegated authority parameters;
- Complete loss reports and post-claim underwriting reviews.
- Maintain compliance with established corporate guidelines and delegated authority parameters;
- Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner;
- Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel low to moderate policies following organization’s guidelines and procedures within authority level;
- Maintaining service level agreements with brokerages;
- Intermediate level of annual production; and
- Assisting in broker visits and company events for Sr. Staff.
**QUALIFICATION**:
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in personal or commercial underwriting;
- Take full ownership of work-related activities; follows through on commitments; maintains confidentiality with sensitive information;
- Ability to work independently to meet deadlines following company guidelines as well as in a team-oriented approach to accomplish goals;
- Deal effectively with pressure, maintains a positive outlook and recover quickly from setbacks;
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to execute as per instructions and guidelines;
- A Chartered Insurance Professional designation (CIP) (or are actively pursuing); and
- A broker license (level 1 or 2), or ability to qualify for a license.
- Working knowledge of MS Office.
**BENEFITS**:
By joining Specialty Claims Canada, you’ll become part of a rapidly growing company focused on providing innovative insurance solutions to support independent brokers in Canada. As a member of our team, you’ll benefit from:
- Sign-in bonus
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time-off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
**SALARY RANGE**:
**INTERESTED? APPLY TODAY**:
Pay: $40,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
**Experience**:
- Personal or Commercial Underwriting: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5H 3Y2
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