Advisor - Underwriting

3 weeks ago

Mississauga, Canada Desjardins Full time

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

Job Level

NV-09

As a corporate underwriting advisor, you help prevent, accept and reject risks based on established underwriting policies.

You advise and assist clients and partners as part of intervention and development initiatives. You recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work.

You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential.

General Information on the Position

Main responsibilities- Participate in the development and delivery of underwriting training programs, contextual help texts and communications to agents and underwriters-
- Recommend changes in terms of underwriting, insurance coverage, product offering, insurance documentation and adaptation of the system, including determining a scope, gather relevant information, analyze and interpret the results, identify and evaluate the various solutions- Ensure efficient progress and execution of assigned mandates, taking into account priorities and the organization's project management practices- Identify and promote beneficial opportunities in terms of claims experience, service quality, operating costs and growth- Support and advise, as a resource person, partners in other areas of the organization, including actuarial department- Maintain the best possible communication and close collaboration with colleagues in other regions and key partners, especially with Personal Lines for alignment and propose improvement in our processes- Participate in the audit and quality control programs- Develop documentation required by regulatory authorities for approval- Represent Desjardins on external committees.

Other working conditions- Workplace: Position located in Aurora or Mississauga, depending on the applicant selected. The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work- Number of jobs available: 1

**Qualifications**:
- Bachelors degree in a related field- A minimum of 5 years of commercial automobile underwriting experience in auto for Ontario, Atlantic and Western Regions

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered- FCIP or CIP Designation preferred

Specific knowledge- Proficient using Word, Excel and Power Point- Knowledge of PCS Auto system preferred- Knowledge of Commercial Auto workflow and processes- Knowledge of Personal Lines auto- Complete proficiency in English- Upper intermediate knowledge of French (an asset)

Desjardins Cross-sector skills

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Key competencies for the job

Business insight, Interpersonal Savvy

Work Location

3 Robert Speck Parkway Mississauga

Trade Union

Non Syndiqué

Unposting Date

2024-03-27

Job Family

Property and casualty insurance (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.

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