Underwriting Specialist, Mid Market

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Co-operators Full time

Company: Sovereign Insurance

Department: SOV - Commercial Underwriting

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid (2 days/week in office)

Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance, we value your experience and expertise. Our company is built on the strength of our people, who bring their passion and creativity to work each day. We take care of our employees' well-being, so they can focus on protecting Canadian businesses and the lives, families, and communities we impact.

As a Underwriting Specialist, Mid - Market, you will review and evaluate large and complex account applications to determine risk, extent of coverage, and premiums. You will accept or reject applications based on established policies, procedures, and standards, company philosophies, and Authority Levels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promoting, underwriting, and quoting new business, renewals, and endorsements in accordance with the company's underwriting philosophy, rating, loss ratio objectives, service standards, and authority levels.
  • Negotiating coverage and rates and participating in underwriting audits.
  • Completing necessary documentation in support of the business you handle.
  • Developing and maintaining positive, constructive relationships with brokers.
  • Developing a team-oriented approach to meeting corporate and department goals and objectives, including written premium and profitability objectives.
  • Handling branch underwriting referrals and providing mentoring/coaching to more junior underwriting team members.
  • Keeping current on market conditions and insurance regulations and emerging trends.
  • Participating in special projects in conjunction with various teams across Sovereign as required.

Requirements:

  • You have 7+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience, with strong mid-market experience.
  • You have experience in Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale, and/or Transportation and Logistics segments.
  • Having Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is an asset.

What You Need to Know:

  • Detail-oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
  • You will provide support to clients who are experiencing a personal or financial loss. A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.

What's in It for You:

  • The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension, and benefits.
  • A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
  • The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what's possible.

Expected Salary Range: $86,250 - $143,750
*The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria, including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography, and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience, and education. Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance or other business metrics.



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