Insurance Representative New

1 week ago

Ottawa, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

Job ID : 7429
Category : Personal Insurance
Brand : Definity
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time
Location : Ottawa, Canada
Posting Range : $42,400 - $78,100

Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

Reporting to a Team Leader, Broker Services, this role is accountable for delivering superior customer service when assisting Brokers with Guidewire related inquiries, assisting them with system support and workflow advice surrounding binding, issuing a new policy, policy changes etc. They will also handle general inquiries related to Personal products, pricing, underwriting, and billing appetite.

You will provide education and coaching to brokers on how to process changes, and where to find relevant documentation for future support. You will also be required to process transactions not enabled by broker self-service functionality, including but not limited to new business, policy changes, cancellations etc., in accordance with underwriting guidelines and authority, and be required to review and assess risk for acceptability in lower complex scenarios.

You will ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines and authority on all inquiries and transactions and will be required to consult with appropriate escalation contacts on inquiries and transactions outside of established authority levels. Upon acknowledgement that a scenario requires further escalation, you would proceed with referral to the appropriate team/authority levels, ensuring you have gathered all pertinent information, and have supported your referral with a well-documented business case, including your recommendation and proposed terms.

Note: This role will support our National Broker Services hours of operation of 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST. You will be on a rotating schedule with shifts starting between 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM EST.

What CAN YOU expect from the role?
Broker Inquires

Transaction Processing

Process transactions not enabled by broker self-service functionality, including but not limited to new business, policy changes, cancellations etc., in accordance with underwriting guidelines and authority that meet all efficiency and quality standards. For example - critical measure of this role will be efficiency in processing without diminishing quality)

Intake/Triage

Completes categorization of cases in the case management system for multiple case transactions, enabling routing to the appropriate team.

Updates existing cases in the policy case management system when additional information is received from the Broker.

What you bring to the role?
- P&C Insurance / underwriting experience preferred
- Univ. Degree /College diploma or equivalent experience
- CIP / working towards designation preferred
- Knowledge of Economical's Personal Product offerings and Guidewire an asset

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Insurance / underwriting knowledge
- Customer service focused with a positive helpful attitude
- Excellent people skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to coach and provide guidance to others
- Ability to solve problems
- Strong organizational and time management skills

LEVEL OF PROBLEM SOLVING

Problem solving is an essential component of work for an Insurance Representative. One must be able to work within the outlined standard practices and procedures.

Salary range is $42,400 - $78,100

**What's in it for you?**
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services

**Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.**
It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

**Background checks**
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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