Regional Commercial Underwriter

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

**What can you expect in this role?**
- You’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions
- You’ll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements
- You’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
- You’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations
- You’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
- You’ll provide technical support to brokers
- You’ll build a pipeline for new and renewal business
- You’ll leverage tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions

**What do you bring to the role?**
- University degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Farm/Commercial Lines underwriting
- Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports
- Strong computer literacy skills
- Strong ability to influence and effectively negotiate with stakeholders
- You’re professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers
- You perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure
- You’re a team player that is adaptable to a changing environment
- You have strong problem-solving abilities and well developed analytical skills
- You can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale
- Your work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion
- You collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others
- You maintain excellent existing broker relationships and the proven ability to create and nurture new relationships
- You possess the ability to successfully maneuver difficult conversations with ease while exercising empathy, patience, professionalism, and the use of positive language.

Salary range: $48,700 - $89,800

**What’s in it for you?**
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services

**Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.**

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work ® as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

**Background checks**

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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