Property Underwriter

23 hours ago


Toronto, Canada Lions Gate Underwriting Agency Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Position Title**: Property Underwriter

**Location**: Vancouver, BC or Toronto/Ottawa, ON with flexible work from home options

**Summary of Position**:
Lions Gate Underwriting (LGU) is a global MGA with teams throughout Canada, Australia and Latin America. LGU in Canada is continuing to grow and is looking for a driven Underwriter who will be responsible for underwriting, evaluating and negotiating new and renewal property and casualty business. You will work in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment and be part of an energetic group of professionals.

**Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities**:

- Underwriter for product lines including but not limited to: Commercial Property, Residential Property (including short term rental), Vacant Commercial/Residential Property, Vacant Property with renovations to be completed, Vacant Land and more.
- Underwrite and service a growing book of business, including risk selection, coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy on new & renewable business, all in accordance with designated underwriting authorities and company guidelines
- Identify, analyze and develop sources of new business
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with brokers
- Maintain market intelligence, trends and industry knowledge
- Adhere to company and regulatory policies, procedures together with mandatory training requirements

**Qualifications, Experience & Additional Capabilities**:

- 2 years+ Commercial underwriting experience
- Requirement: Insurance Agency Level 1 license mandatory and Level 2 license preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organization and time management
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow-up on uncompleted tasks
- In-depth understanding of policy wordings, forms and applicable coverages
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, working independently and collaboratively within a team
- Strong phone skills including listening and documenting information
- Experience with EPIC and Policy Works Insurance Systems is an asset

You will personally demonstrate the organization’s values:

- Accountable
- Entrepreneurial
- Collaborative
- Empowering
- Disciplined

**Employer Information**

Lions Gate Underwriting is a division of BMS Group Ltd., a specialist Lloyd’s Insurance Brokerage with more than 600 staff across 25 global offices throughout Canada, USA, Australia, Europe and Asia, and is headquartered in London, UK. BMS is a Canadian-owned insurance brokerage and prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit and focus on leading service. Our Canadian teams work collaboratively with our global offices to deliver innovative insurance and risk management solutions.

**Other Information**:

- Full Time Position
- Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive medical and dental benefits, generous vacation allowance, competitive salary, and opportunities for employer-sponsored training and education

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000-$75,000 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote/ Hybrid in office if located in Toronto, Vancouver, or Ottawa

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person



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