Commercial Lines Underwriter

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia Full time

About Us

The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia (MFI) is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our underwriting team.

Founded in 1902, Mutual Fire Insurance was the first mutual insurance company headquartered in British Columbia. Today, the company provides solutions for farm, commercial, and home insurance needs from British Columbia to Ontario. Mutual Fire Insurance continuously delivers a high standard of partner service to policyholders through a wide broker network and personalized claims service to help insureds get back to normal as quickly as possible. With a unique dual policyholder structure, the Company is committed to making people a priority by creating membership initiatives, investing in technology, and supporting community projects.

In late 2021 Mutual Fire Insurance created two employee driven committees, an ESG Committee and a Purpose Committee. Today these committees are creating the framework and policy for Mutual Fire Insurance to work towards sustainability within our communities, while also ensuring environmental, social and governance mandates are accomplished.

The Opportunity

**Responsibilities**:

- Developing and maintaining strong broker partner relationships
- Assessing and evaluating new and existing business
- Communicating and negotiating coverage and pricing with broker partners
- Providing and demonstrating a common-sense approach to rating, underwriting, and file documentation
- Mentoring and offering guidance to team members
- Maintaining market awareness of growing trends, pricing levels, and legal requirements

Here’s what you bring
- Five to ten years of commercial lines underwriting experience focused on SME and mid-market risks
- A proven, leadership skillset with a focus on team development
- Commitment to personal development and expanding knowledge and education
- Exceptional partner service
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion to build relationships internally and externally
- Excellent time management and the ability to multitask
- Strong work ethic balanced with the ability to have fun on the job
- CIP designation, or actively working towards designation

What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive employee benefit package
- Flexible work environment, opportunity to work remotely with limited office attendance
- Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
- Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Application question(s):

- Have you obtained, or are you working towards your CIP designation?

**Experience**:

- Commercial underwriting: 5 years (required)
- Insurance Industry: 5 years (required)
- SME and mid-market risk: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in LANGLEY, BC

Application deadline: 2023-03-31



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