Commercial Underwriter

4 weeks ago

London, Canada Wynward Insurance Group Full time

Founded in 1920, Wynward Insurance Group is a progressive company known for developing innovative insurance products and services. We are proud to be 100% Canadian owned, conducting business in all provinces and territories. Our head office is located in Winnipeg, MB and there are additional offices in Halifax, London, and Regina.

**Wynward Insurance Group offers**:

- Competitive salary
- High performance bonus program and a contribution matching pension plan
- Exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, wellness program, health spending account, etc.
- Educational reimbursement plan and continued training and development opportunities
- Remote or Hybrid work
- Professional memberships and dues covered by Wynward
- Wynward Gear
- Casual dress code

Reporting to the Underwriting Supervisor, the bilingual Intermediate Commercial Underwriter will be responsible for the day-to-day activities involved in underwriting property and casualty business within the Ontario and Quebec region with an identified portfolio of brokers through a combination of sound underwriting and customer relationship skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assess, investigate and refer as necessary commercial property and casualty renewals and new submissions using our philosophies and guidelines
- Quote and negotiate new and renewal business via selecting, assessing, and pricing risk with proven underwriting techniques
- Provide exceptional service to broker partners in the management of an existing renewal portfolio while ensuring quality underwriting standards are met.
- Order and review risk control inspections and follow-up on recommendations
- Review and analyze losses and make appropriate recommendations for loss prevention
- Collaborate with the Underwriting, Marketing/Business Development, and Management team in gathering and communicating competitive market intelligence
- Represent Wynward Insurance Group at broker visitations and various industry or trade functions to drive brand awareness.

**Job Qualifications**:

- 3-5 years of Property & Casualty Commercial Underwriting experience.
- Completion of or working towards CIP / CRM designations.
- Bilingual in French and English is a requirement with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, assessment, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good computer skills and familiarity with MS Office software.
- Well organized, self-starter with excellent time management skills.

Wynward Insurance Group prides itself in creating and foster a workplace culture that is collaborative and rooted in the principles of integrity, passion, and hard work.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Application question(s):

- Are you able to effectively communicate, oral and written, in French and English?

**Experience**:

- P&C Underwriting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N6A 5P6

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