Commercial Underwriter

4 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada Halwell Dumfries Mutual Insurance Company Full time

**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 Financial Services & Insurance 2024
- Meaningful work in an organization that maintains a strong link to community and strives to “make it better”
- Competitive compensation package for all permanent staff, including salary, benefits & pension, Annual Incentive Plan, learning & development opportunities, and generous paid time off

**The position**

**What you have**
- Knowledge of commercial operations, normally acquired through 2-5 years of work experience underwriting commercial lines of business or a combination of commercial experience (knowledge of personal lines and/or farm underwriting would be an asset)
- Ability to exercise good judgement, evaluate options, effectively solve problems and make decisions independently as appropriate
- High degree of integrity, professionalism and trustworthiness to underwrite accounts on behalf of the Company
- Proven flexibility and ability to pivot based on changing team priorities
- Willingness to help others on the team as well as ask for help when it is needed
- Good organization and strong sense of accountability to complete tasks autonomously in a timely manner
- Willing to attend external events when required
- Experience with Office365 (especially Outlook, SharePoint & Teams apps) or willingness to learn
- A post-secondary degree, certificate, or diploma and working towards a relevant professional designation such as CIP, CRM (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Demonstrated ability to effectively handle conflict, hold difficult conversations, and negotiate firmly but fairly would be considered an asset
- Mutual insurance experience would be considered a strong asset

**What we are looking for**

**How to apply**

**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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