Farm Underwriter

3 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada Ontario Mutuals Full time

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GUELPH OFFICE
535 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON N1C 0A1
**T** 519.836.2860 / 1.800.267.5706

SHEFFIELD OFFICE
1310 Old Hwy 8, Sheffield, ON L0R 1X0
**T** 519.621.4660 / 1.800.265.3573

**_Farm Underwriter _**

Who we are
Halwell Dumfries Mutual is a policyholder owned, financially secure, community-based Property &
Casualty insurer; one of a group of Mutual companies forming a strong partnership across the province.
We have been insuring the property assets of rural and urban policyholders in Guelph and surrounding
area through a dedicated network of independent brokers for more than 160 years, with a Gross Written
Premium base of over $60 million.

What we offer
- Freedom and autonomy to work on new and interesting things
- The opportunity to make an impact on a well-established and fast
- growing organization
- A flexible, fun and supportive culture that’s a certified Great Place to

Work _and_ was named a Best Workplace for Mental Wellness and

Financial Services & Insurance 2023
- Meaningful work in an organization that maintains a strong link to

community***
- Competitive compensation package for all permanent staff, including

salary, benefits & pension, Annual Incentive Plan, learning &
development opportunities, and generous paid time off

The position

The Farm Underwriter, under the direction of the Farm Team Lead, will primarily be responsible for

underwriting and reviewing residential and farm policies/submissions to determine risk acceptability,

providing quotes for premiums, coverages, and other conditions associated with new business

underwriting guidelines. The Farm Underwriter analyzes reports and gathers information from technical

specialists, loss prevention, business development, and other sources to assist in their decision-making

process and ensure a high-quality commercial book of business. They must work to address concerns in a

professional manner as they arise to ensure a mutually beneficial working relationship is maintained with

all stakeholders and partners.

What you have
- Agricultural roots, or understanding of farms and/or agribusiness operations considered a

strong asset
- Insurance and/or farm underwriting experience is ideal
- Demonstrated common sense, critical thinking, and desire to propel relationships with our

agents and brokers
- Ability to exercise good judgement, evaluate options, effectively solve problems and make

decisions independently as appropriate

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GUELPH OFFICE
535 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON N1C 0A1
**T** 519.836.2860 / 1.800.267.5706

SHEFFIELD OFFICE
1310 Old Hwy 8, Sheffield, ON L0R 1X0
**T** 519.621.4660 / 1.800.265.3573
- Clear communication and interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate effectively with

agents, broker partners and colleagues
- Good organization and strong sense of accountability to complete tasks autonomously in a

timely manner
- High degree of integrity, professionalism and trustworthiness to underwrite accounts on

behalf of the Company
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate firmly but fairly
- Experience with Office365 (especially Outlook, SharePoint & Teams apps) or willingness to

learn
- A post-secondary degree, certificate, or diploma, or working towards

What we are looking for

We are looking for a self-motivated underwriter who isn’t afraid to take initiative. You have a “figure it

out” attitude and are eager to make an immediate impact by providing high quality underwriting on a

permanent, full-time basis. As a hybrid workplace you will split your time between your home and our

office in either Guelph or Sheffield. If you thrive in a supportive hybrid team environment and are seeking

How to apply

applicable background screening, including professional references and criminal background check.** **We

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

Accessibility Statement
- Halwell Dumfries Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment _
- and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario_ Human Rights Code_ and the _Accessibility for Ontarians with

Disabilities Act_ (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require _
- accommodation for testing, interview, or employment purposes._


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