Underwriter

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, Canada Cowan Insurance Group Full time

You’re excited by a **challenge**.

You’re passionate about building relationships with brokers, giving great service, and the world of **underwriting and risk assessment**

If you’re answer is yes, check out this **Underwriter **role at Cowan Insurance Group.

**What’s the ask?**
Reporting to the Director, Commercial Insurance, the Underwriter is responsible for underwriting the personal and commercial accounts, including marine pleasure craft, self-storage, and high-risk residential programs. The incumbent will underwrite in accordance with the guidelines and rules applicable to the programs, provide quotes on new business, process renewals, policy changes and cancellations. As an Underwriter you will be responsible for developing relationships with the broker networks, attend industry events and assist management in the implementation of new programs, new systems and new procedures. You will be involved in program audits, annual program reviews, recommendations/referrals for enhanced coverages, carrier relationship building, systems changes and claims.

**What does it take?**
- Previous underwriting experience in PI or CI required
- Knowledge of various underwriting tools an asset such as BVS, etc.
- Lloyds coverholder processes and bordereaux experience an asset
- Knowledge of boats would be an asset (either power or sail)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- High level of self-motivation with ability to perform effectively with mínimal supervision
- Attention to detail and ability to process large volume of transactions accurately
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS office products
- Working towards CIP designation an asset
- RIBO license or ability to obtain.

**Who we are**

Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With close to 500 employees operating out of 12 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

- deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals
- advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

**What sets us apart?**

**Be in good company**
Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

**Challenge your thinking**
You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

**Grow together**
We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.

**Benefits and perks**
- Competitive salary
- Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
- Company-matched Retirement Plan
- Company-paid training and development courses
- Community involvement

**Are you interested?**

Send your cover letter and resume and share your unique story with us.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

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