Commercial Underwriting Specialist

2 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's strength lies in 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 Commercial Underwriting Specialist, 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.
  • 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



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