Intermediate Underwriter

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Saskatchewan Government Insurance Full time

Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day.

Out-of-Scope

Business Unit/Location: Edmonton

Work Location: This role is eligible for hybrid - this means you’ll have the flexibility of working from home and in the office (in Edmonton), on a scheduled rotation once training requirements have been met. Until then, the successful incumbent will be expected to work on-site, full-time.

Key Accountabilities

Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities - other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Insurance UnderwritingDetermines percentage of involvement in subscription policies and/or arranges for reinsurance.- Identifies and recommends improvements to insurance products and/or systems.

Policy Processing-
- Calculates premiums, ensuring that appropriate rates are used and that applicable discounts and surcharges are applied.- Ensures that product and customer service levels are maintained.- Completes reports as required.

Sales and Negotiation- Negotiates conditions or limitations with brokers on policies to balance business needs and underwriting guidelines.- Negotiates rates and premiums with brokers to balance business needs and underwriting guidelines.- Promotes and sells supporting products to brokers.

Broker Relationships- Explains underwriting criteria and decisions to brokers (verbally and/or in writing).- Develops and maintains working relationships with brokers to generate a flow of profitable business, and provides assistance in resolving any service matters.

Training and Mentoring- Provides training on underwriting policies, procedures and guidelines.- Gives guidance on conditions and rates when required.

Leadership- Actively contributes to and supports a culture of a high performing workforce.- Participates in divisional succession plans, ensuring ongoing professional and career development and supports development in others.- Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic and corporate strategies.- Is actively committed to leadership development across the company, supporting team and workforce readiness through mentoring, training and developmental opportunities.

Corporate Management- Enables the success of programs and policies that are in alignment with corporate, strategic and divisional strategies.- Manages risk in area of authority.- Ensures that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility.

Education and Experience- A two-year diploma from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Business and specializing in insurance and risk management.- 3 - 5 years’ experience in underwriting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of the principles and practice of insurance, underwriting policies and procedures, and applicable insurance products.- Knowledge of premiums, coverages, and deductibles for applicable insurance products.- Knowledge of reinsurance principles.- Knowledge of the applicable regulatory environment.

Posting Close Date:
June 11, 2023



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