Insurance Underwriter

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Peace Hills Insurance Full time

Peace Hills Insurance is a growing Canadian insurance company specializing in property and casualty insurance. We have approximately 200 employees with branch offices in Edmonton, Calgary and
Vancouver. We are dedicated to providing the best customer service available. Peace Hills Insurance prides itself on being a flexible, positive and rewarding place to work.

COMMERCIAL LINES UNDERWRITER

We currently have a full-time position available for a Commercial Lines Property Underwriter in our

Primary

**Responsibilities**:

- Strong ability to review and accept New Business risks to maximize the financial results of an assigned book of business
- Determine eligibility for policy renewals and maintaining retention levels based on Peace Hills

Underwriting Guidelines
- Place facultative reinsurance on risks that exceed capacity
- Review and properly act on findings from Loss Control reports
- Maintain accurate policy data including required documentation for policy decisions
- Coach and mentor less experienced team members
- Adhere to Branch Service Levels for all business transactions
- Provide underwriting advice and answer inquiries from brokers in an efficient and timely manner
- Liaise with personal lines, claims and accounting departments on mutual concerns
- Forster positive working relationships with both internal and external parties
- Conduct strategic broker visits to communicate underwriting appetite and foster profitable growth
- Attend industry functions
- Various other duties as required

Required Qualifications
- 5 years Property and Casualty insurance experience
- Post secondary education and CIP/FCIP designation (or working towards) would be an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Sound Microsoft product computer skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer service driven
- Ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines

Working at Peace Hills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC



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