Auto Underwriter

5 months ago


Greater Toronto Area, Canada Brownstone Insurance Managers Full time

Are you passionate about insurance and great with details? Do you enjoy minimizing risk while ensuring the financial well-being of your clients? Then keep reading

Brownstone Insurance Managers Inc. is seeking a highly motivated **Auto Underwriter** based in Ontario, ideally near Ancaster or the GTA with a flexible working arrangement that can be accommodated at our head office, remotely, or a combination hybrid agreement.

**Get to Know Us**:
Brownstone Insurance Managers Inc. (BIM) is an insurance intermediary that specializes in providing programs, solutions and niche products for our clients with an office located in Ancaster, Ontario. We specialize in commercial property, casualty, auto, and program insurance.

BIM is a managing general agent that specializes in providing market access to licensed insurance brokers for both Canadian-based insurers as well as solutions in the open market with consistent growth fueled by a dedicated team of experienced professionals supported by solid partnerships with top insurance carriers in Canada.

**The Opportunity**:
We are currently seeking a commercial insurance specialist with a positive attitude and strong focus on customer service to round out our Auto Underwriting team. Insurance Industry experience is critical for day-to-day activities and knowledge of Broker Management Systems and Microsoft Excel will only make the transition to BIM that much smoother. We are seeking applicants who are self-starters, highly motivated, and willing to learn and grow within our organization.

**Position Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Underwrite, rate, and issue small to medium auto renewals, endorsements, and new business within assigned underwriting authority and in accordance with corporate guidelines.
- Contribute to corporate profit and growth as part of an experienced and dedicated team.
- Provide prompt and courteous service to all business partners.
- Participate in presentations and coverage launches to business partners.
- Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
- Learn to understand rating procedures, wordings, underwriting policies and regulations.
- Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
- Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data.

**What you Bring to BIM**:

- A knack for working with people and numbers.
- A solid understanding of the Canadian auto insurance industry.
- Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and be successful as part of a team.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent working knowledge of broker management systems.
- Strong sense of personal ethics and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- Exceptional time management and multi-tasking abilities that allow you to meet tight deadlines.

**Education and Experience**:

- Minimum three years’ auto underwriting experience is preferred.
- CIP designation or working toward.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Financial acumen, including the ability to understand financial statements and client's loss history preferred.
- Relevant experience interacting with brokers preferred.

**Benefits of Working with BIM**:

- Team and one-on-one mentorship.
- Group benefit package including health, dental, life, and long-term disability.
- Flexible working arrangement.
- Support and resources for your personal and professional development.
- Above market compensation package.
- Education allowance.

*BIM is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce of creative minds.

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

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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