Associate Underwriter

We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Insurance, formerly Megson FitzPatrick Insurance, offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees._
- Our people are:_
- _Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence._
- _Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work._
- _Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first._
- _Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun._
- We also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 550 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees. Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance’s success — which they make possible._
- Join our award-winning network of over 1,000 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance._

**ASSOCIATE UNDERWRITER**

Acera is looking for an ambitious, engaging experienced Associate Underwriter to join our team.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Create and distribute tasks to the team through our broker management system;
- Assist in creating proposed terms including optional coverage for clients and prospects;
- Process new business, renewal, endorsement and cancellation documents;
- Assist in the management of renewal lists and information trackers;
- Transact premiums and reconcile any accounting discrepancies;
- Request and follow up for risk information on behalf of the underwriters;
- Set up meeting agendas and take detailed minutes of team meetings as required;
- Create and send underwriting team updates to sales and broking teams as required;
- Cultivate strong knowledge of markets and our contracts’ appetites to write certain risks;
- Work to ensure an exceptional customer experience;
- All other miscellaneous duties and special projects as required.

**Location and Status**:
Victoria, BC

Permanent full-time employment (35 hrs/week)

Hours: 9 - 5pm

**Qualifications**:

- Efficiency in the Microsoft Office suite; especially excel is required;
- 1 - 3 years Commercial Insurance Experience considered an asset;
- Previous Administrative Experience considered an asset;
- University Degree or Professional Insurance Designation - CAIB/CRM/CIP considered an asset;
**Values & Competencies**:

- Excellent organizational and time managements skills;
- Detail oriented;
- Exceptional interdepartmental communication;
- Excellent ability to manage priorities under pressure and tight deadlines;
- High level of follow-up and follow through;
- Good judgement and decision-making skills;
- Works well within a team and independently;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Flexible and adaptable and innovative (“think outside of the box”);
- Ability to dig deep, ask questions and problem solve;
- Reliable;
- Responsive;
- Self-motivated with strong initiative.
- Acera Insurance is one of the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerages in Canada. With over 60 locations across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and the Yukon, and $1 billion in gross written premium, our team provides individuals, families and businesses unbiased insurance and risk management solutions that have a distinct Canadian perspective. Our collaborative work structure combines our people’s strength and expertise to offer greater value, knowledge, and resources to our personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits._
- Acera Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Commercial Insurance: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CAIB/CRM/CIP Designation (preferred)

Work Location: In person