Senior Underwriter
1 week ago
Job Overview
The Senior Underwriter at Wawanesa Insurance plays a critical role in analyzing complex and high premium volume business, providing value-added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with Executive Office as a subject matter expert to assist with strategic initiatives, including technological advancements, system incidents, and User Acceptance Testing.
- Perform risk analysis using technology and external data sources for quoting, negotiating, and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
- Determine eligibility for policy renewals based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.
- Maintain accurate records of decisions made and ensure completeness of policy data.
- Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and underwriting guidelines.
- Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
- Act as a subject matter expert for insurance policies, processes, regulations, and audit.
- Mentor, train, and develop team members.
- Participate in periodic work reviews for quality assurance purposes.
- Support the development and implementation of business change.
- Ensure efficient handling of work assignments, including calls.
- Influence team members in a positive manner and provide short-term direction effectively working towards team goals.
- Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
- Participate in Large Loss Reviews, providing feedback and recommendations on underwriting decisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 8-10 years of Property and Casualty industry experience.
- Post-secondary education or related business experience.
- Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
- Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to provide justification.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions.
- Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.
- Ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
About Wawanesa Insurance
Wawanesa Insurance is a leading provider of insurance solutions in Canada, recognized for its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Wawanesa Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all.
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