Underwriting Analyst

4 days ago

Edmonton, Canada WCB Alberta Full time

As an equal opportunity employer, we are looking to build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients and the customers we serve. Learn more about working for WCB at

Careers - WCB Alberta

Job Title:
Underwriting Analyst

**Job Type**:
Permanent / Full time

Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

UNDERWRITING ANALYST

Audit & Underwriting Department

One Permanent Full-Time Position Edmonton

Reporting to the Supervisor of Underwriting, you will join the team responsible for the development, delivery and maintenance of pricing products and risk management services that ensure employers are paying appropriate premiums for their workers’ compensation coverage. Underwriting is a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities occurring at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Initiate, plan, develop and execute projects from inception to completion.
- Manage indirect reporting relationships through role as project leader.
- Utilizing strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and analyze complex data and develop complex statistical reports.
- Coordinate and support the annual rate setting process through comprehensive reviews on industry activities, business practices, technology, and loss experience to ensure appropriate grouping of industries.
- Identify, analyze, and develop/improve new and existing pricing programs, solutions and tools using the principles of risk management.
- Make suggestions for improvement and ensure the continued delivery of existing programs and policies.
- Provide quality assurance on classification, experience combinations and claims charging decisions for new and existing employer accounts.
- Research and make recommendations on WCB legislation, underwriting policy, and procedures.
- Build and maintain cooperative relationships with internal WCB departments and key external stakeholders (industry/safety associations, major employers, government departments and agencies) to consult, educate and ensure coordination of pricing services.
- Assist in providing tools, training, and education to internal stakeholders on all aspects of pricing including classification, rate setting, experience rating, PIR and custom pricing.
- Investigate and resolve complex employer inquiries (with respect to classification, pricing, or customer service matters)

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma with a focus on Business and/or statistics preferred. Expert familiarity and experience with the fundamental concepts of risk management, insurance, and underwriting.
- General knowledge of industry and business practices.
- Proficient at utilizing creativity and evaluative critical thinking to solve complex problems.
- Proficient at identifying, requesting, pulling, and analyzing data including building reports using data from multiple sources.
- Technical analysis and reporting experience with Excel, SQL, Python, Access, and COGNOS.
- Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Good judgment and ability to identify a range of options and recommend solutions within the framework of WCB Policy and WC Legislation.
- Strong capacity to identify, define and resolve problems that are often non-conforming, or without clear precedent.
- Positive team player with excellent oral and written communication skills including effective presentation skills.
- Strong initiative, leadership, decision making, reporting, and negotiation skills are required.
- Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing priorities with mínimal advance notice.
- Diplomacy in handling sensitive and controversial issues.
- Some travel is required.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance. You’ll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. For more information, please see our

Employee Handbook

, available on our website.

SALARY: Salary Range 11 $79,538 to $92,209 per annum

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions, and wages.

Posted: May 3, 2024

Closes: May 31, 2024

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