Farm Property and Casualty Underwriter

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Portage Mutual Insurance Full time

About Portage Mutual
Portage Mutual Insurance is a trusted national property and casualty mutual insurance company. We have been owned by our policyholders since 1884 and proudly serve their interests by offering competitive home, automobile, commercial and farm insurance products. Portage Mutual has office locations in Edmonton (AB), Portage la Prairie (MB), St. Catharines (ON) and Bedford (NS) with products being 100% distributed by brokers across Canada. We greatly value our relationships with policyholders and brokers.

People at Portage Mutual
Working at Portage Mutual allows you to learn, grow and develop while collaborating with experienced and committed colleagues. We support hybrid work arrangements while continuing to build diverse teams and a culture of inclusivity. We are growing and offer resources to empower both individual and team success. We are proud of the communities we serve and are rooted in making positive impacts within them.

**What You’ll Do**:
The Farm Property & Casualty Underwriter III is responsible for detailed underwriting, risk analysis and accurate premium calculations in alignment with the company’s risk appetite. The individual is responsible for responding to product and procedural questions from colleagues and brokers, provide guidance on complex new business, participate in post-loss underwriting reviews and collaborate with claims on our service philosophies. The Farm Property & Casualty Underwriter III collaborates with other branches and cross-functional teams and behaviours are modelled in a manner consistent with company values.

**Responsibilities**:

- Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel contracts in accordance with company underwriting policies, procedures, service standards, applicable laws and regulations based on assigned authority levels.
- Request inspections in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepare related correspondences and maintain supporting documentation as required.
- Provide underwriting training/coaching to new hires or new team members.
- Participate in post-loss underwriting reviews and review on claim files referred in accordance with the company’s risk appetite and service standards.
- Understand and communicate underwriting business rules and guidelines to brokers.
- Provide service to brokers in accordance with company service standards.

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and continuous improvement mind-set.
- Ability to train and mentor team members.
- Minimum 8 years experience with farm underwriting.
- A CIP designation or actively pursuing a CIP designation (or equivalency).
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary certificate is considered an asset.

**What We Offer**:

- Hybrid Work Arrangements
- Learn, Grow and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation Package of Salary plus an Incentive Plan
- 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Health, Dental, Critical Illness and Group Life Insurance Coverage
- Defined Contribution Company Pension Plan
- Paid Personal Days in addition to Vacation Time

If you have the qualifications we are seeking and would thrive in a work environment where you are valued and respected, please apply. We thank you for your interest in Portage Mutual Insurance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. (No agencies please).



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