Personal Lines Underwriter

5 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada HUB International Full time

Introduction

We are HUB’s fast paced insurance MGA division that provides innovative underwriting solutions for our network of brokers across Canada. Our success is based on our innovation and service. We are seeking an Underwriter to join our growing team.

**Job Overview**:
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 for Personal Lines, you will help drive the growth and profitability of the department. 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**:
**This position will**:
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

Assisting in broker visits and company events for Sr. Staff

**Qualifications and Characteristics**:
**You’re a good fit if you have**:
Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in personal underwriting or broker sales;
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;
An insurance designation or working towards;
A broker license (level 1 or 2), or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire;
Working knowledge of MS Office.

This role can be in-office, hybrid, or fully remote within Canada.

Expected salary for this role is $45,000 - $60,000 depending on experience, location, and adjusted job duties.

Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Department Underwriting

**Required Experience**: 2-5 years of relevant experience

**Required Travel**: Negligible

**Required Education**: High school or equivalent

Hi, we’re HUB.

In a rapidly changing world, we advise businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected.

When you partner with us, you're at the center of a vast network of experts who will help you reach your goals through risk services, claims management, and compliance support.

And this gives you the peace of mind that what matters most to you will be protected — through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put you in control.

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