Farm and Commercial Underwriter

Are you a motivated, positive, and enthusiastic insurance professional who is looking to be part of a growing team? Aurora Underwriting Solutions is currently seeking a **Farm & Commercial Insurance Underwriter **to join our team in Hamilton, Ontario.

Aurora Underwriting Solutions is a commercial insurance Managing General Agent (MGA) operating across Canada from our offices in Ontario and Alberta. Our underwriting team, through our Lloyds of London relationships provides insurance products and underwriting/risk services. We work with licensed retail brokers nationally to deliver products that support Canadians and Canadian industries

**Work Schedule**:

- In-person (no hybrid or remote arrangements)
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Location: Hamilton, Ontario

**Position Responsibilities**
- Underwrite commercial liability and property submissions with the intent to offer insurance solutions for our retail broker partners and contribute to a profitable portfolio of business
- Ensure proper underwriting, pricing, authorizing and documentation of moderate to complex commercial accounts
- Work within established underwriting authority limits, structured parameters, rating matrices, and defined guidelines given under the various Lloyd’s contracts
- Build strong relationships with our brokers by offering insurance solutions that assist them in their front-line sales and customer relationships
- Make recommendations to improve the department and increase its efficiency
- Be part of a national underwriting team

**Skills You Will Need To Succeed**
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to develop strong relationships with our brokers
- Strong negotiation skills and business savvy
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently with guidelines and show initiative
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions
- 2 - 4 years of commercial P&C and/or Auto underwriting experience
- Completion of or working towards a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) Or Risk Management designation is an asset
- Above average computer proficiency in - Excel, MS Office, Outlook, and/or Policyworks
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities, deadlines, and technology

**Values We Live By**

At Aurora Underwriting, our team shapes who we are and the excellent service we provide to our brokers and their clients. We are a values-based company, meaning all our decisions and day-to-day operations are based on our 5 core values: GO BEYOND, EVOLVE, OWN IT, OUR PROMISE, UNIFIED.
- Go Beyond - Be exceptional, shine brightly
- Evolve - Think outside the box
- Own It - Empowered to deliver
- Our Promise - Do the right thing
- Unified - Together as one

**What We Offer**
- Group RRSP- company matching monthly amount
- Group Benefits Plan (health, dental, vision)
- Paid personal days
- 4 weeks’ paid vacation
- Extra paid days off at Christmas
- Competitive salary
- Monday to Friday work schedule - 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.
- 35-hour work week
- Our offices close early on Fridays of long weekends from May to October
- Career development opportunities
- Reimbursement for continuing education
- Full commission on employee home and auto policies
- Employee assistance program

**Accommodations**

Aurora Underwriting Solutions is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of the hiring process. If you have any special requirements, please advise the interviewer during the recruitment and selection process.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Commercial Underwriting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person