Intermediate Underwriter, Commercial Lines
4 days ago
**About the job**
- Maintain the long-term profitability of a significant portfolio of accounts regardless of market conditions within the bounds of internal underwriting guidelines and individual authority
- Works with an assigned group of brokers in accordance with the regional commercial business plan for profitability, growth, retention, and service standards
- Delegate renewals and tasks to junior underwriters and underwriting assistants
- Participate in quarterly audits to monitor adherence to guidelines and service standards and produce necessary statistics and reports to management
- Develop and maintain positive business relationships within the brokerage community
- Participate in broker visitation and corporate functions for marketing purposes
- Monitor and assess competitive factors in the market and keep informed of changing market conditions to report to management
- Participate in weekly team and new business meetings, provide mentoring and coaching to the team attempts to finding solutions to challenging issues
**Education and Work Experience**
- Post-secondary degree
- Five to ten years of progressive mid-market commercial underwriting (suggest 3-5 years of progressive (SME) Small & Medium Enterprise commercial underwriting)
- CIP/FCIP designation (or enrolment)
**Qualities and Aptitudes**
- Ability to select, underwrite and manage commercial accounts
- Excellent working knowledge of Commercial Lines underwriting techniques, guidelines, forms, coverages, and rates
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational, planning and decision-making skills
- Good team player
**Benefits of Working for Optimum West**
- Ability to set your own work schedule while maintaining company core hours
- Flexible schedules to work at home and in the office
- Competitive compensation package
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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