Underwriter Ii

AMA:
**YOU’RE NO STRANGER TO **_risk_**.**

**IN FACT, YOU FACE IT **_every day_**.**
- Open: 2023-06-12_
- Closed: Until Filled_
- Location: Edmonton, Kingsway_

Whenever you walk down the street or go to a friend’s house, you find yourself doing a quick scan around to assess potential risks. You can’t help it - it’s just part of who you are. And that’s okay, because we need someone like you to join our Insurance team as an Underwriter II. In this role, you’ll report to the Supervisor, Underwriting Operations, and will be responsible for adherence to Underwriting guidelines, procedures and regulations. This role will balance member needs against business objectives to enable member satisfaction, profitable growth and underwriting excellence.

**WHAT MOVES YOU**
- While you work well on your own, you love being part of and contributing to a team.
- Not only are you known for your strong analytic mind, you’re also an excellent communicator with some mad negotiation skills.
- You’re a mega multi-tasker, able to manage your time and priorities without breaking a sweat.
- You have the ability to make intelligent decisions using sound judgment and reason.
- You excel under pressure — in fact, you pride yourself on staying cool and calm even in the midst of chaos.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**
- Verify policy transactions and make necessary adjustments immediately, and effectively communicate to Agency and members
- Determine how to handle exceptional situations by actively listening to members’ needs and finding appropriate solutions
- Identify and obtain additional information required to conduct a proper risk analysis
- Use sound judgement and reasoning to make informed risk selection decisions
- Articulate decision-making reasoning to advisors to assist with effective communication to the member
- Use your comprehensive knowledge of product manuals, policy wordings, regulations and company procedures to provide prompt, consistent and exceptional service
- Offer suggestions for developing and enhancing underwriting practices

**WHAT YOU’VE DONE**
- You have your high school diploma under your belt.
- You have a minimum of 2 years automobile and property underwriting experience
- Have completed or are working towards the completion of your CIP designation
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related post-secondary education is an asset.
- You are ambitious, highly motivated and have a positive attitude
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and telephone etiquette

**WHAT YOU'LL GET**
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible benefits.
- Outstanding employer-paid Pension Plan.
- Great AMA discounts.
- Unlimited learning opportunities.
- Paid vacation and floater day.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.