Junior / Intermediate Commercial Lines Underwriter

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Our PEOPLE make all the difference in our success.

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Our teammates are rewarded on their performance and achievement of goals. A proactive and entrepreneurial attitude thrives in our environment by having the freedom to pursue opportunities, while having the support of a national organization.

Are you a
_casualty focused _Commercial Lines Underwriter? Do you like to look at challenging risks with a problem-solving mind? Special Risks Insurance Managers is currently seeking a Junior or Intermediate Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our growing Prairie Region team.

This is a key role with room for further growth within our company. While our physical office for the Prairies is located in Winnipeg, MB; we are open to Underwriters based in Alberta, Manitoba or Saskatchewan. Hybrid & Remote work options are available.

We also have multiple locations across Canada including Langley & Vancouver BC, Markham ON and the Atlantic.

If you are looking for an opportunity in a fast paced, motivating, hybrid work environment with great benefits, where you are empowered in your role, you may be the exact person we are looking for

Since the people we work with are as important as what we do in our roles, go here

to get to know Jessica Fryer our Assistant Vice President & Director of Underwriting.

As a Junior or Intermediate Underwriter, you will:
- Maintain & grow the existing book of business.
- Establish & strengthen relationships with retail producing brokers by encouraging additional submission inflow.
- Provide feedback & market intelligence to the Prairies management team
- Develop broker relationships by attending broker meetings, conventions & functions.
- Potential to participate in discussions with markets & add commentary on specific programs
- Discuss new product development opportunities

What you bring to the team:
- Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills to complete assignments efficiently and within structured timelines
- An eye for detail to handle new business quotations with a high degree of accuracy
- Positive, driven, and disciplined attitude with a solutions focus
- Self-motivated to meet competitive individual and team-related targets
- Strong independent work ethic
- Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment & collaborate with teammates
- Strong written language, and professional communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Strong negotiation skills
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
- Level 1 - General Insurance license (or the ability to obtain within a certain time frame)
- CAIB, CIP, CRM, FCIP or working towards a finalizing a designation is preferred

What we bring to the table:
- A fulfilling company culture that empowers our people, provides personal support & mentorship, professional growth, and career advancement.
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Structure
- Company-matched RRSPs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) through our parent company Brown & Brown (BRO)
- Extended medical benefits through Canada Life
- Job Stability
- Continuing education and professional designation subsidy
- A positive and collaborative environment; teammates are rewarded on their performance and achievement of goals.
- An environment where a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude thrives.

Company Background

We are an award-winning incorporated Managing General Agent (MGA) serving Canada's specialty and niche product insurance markets, offering one of the most comprehensive product lines available. Established over 20 years ago, Special Risk Insurance Managers has grown to encompass a wide range of niche and specialty products including Hard to Place Casualty & Property, High Value Residential, Sports, Leisure & Entertainment; Health & Beauty, Special Events, Inland Marine, Logging, Aviation and Marine.

Throughout our growth, we have remained true to what has enabled our success: our work culture, service to our brokers, and strong relationships with our markets.
- For more information about the products offered by Special Risk Insurance Managers, please refer to our expanded product guide. _

Work Remotely- Yes

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.