Commercial Underwriter

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Canada Red River Mutual Full time

**COMPANY PROFILE**:
Red River Mutual is a progressive insurance company with a focus on our customers and employees. We believe everyone has a right to feel safe and protected, and to know that someone is looking out for them. So we treat our employees like family members - we’ll be honest with them, support them, offer a listening ear, admit when we’re wrong and be a positive force in their lives and in our communities.

**LOCATION**: Manitoba/Saskatchewan

**SCHEDULE**: Full-time

**REPORTS TO**: Commercial Underwriting Supervisor

**DIRECT REPORTS**: N/A

**PURPOSE OF POSITION**:
The Commercial Underwriter is responsible for underwriting moderate to complex property/casualty policies to contribute to a profitable portfolio of business within Manitoba and Saskatchewan. They contribute to achieving projected objectives for brokers by monitoring and controlling quality of business underwritten. This position involves working closely with a group of brokers to leverage a strong relationship in creating new business opportunities.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS**:

- Underwriting:_
- Review, quote and manage commercial mid-market requests for new business, endorsements, and renewals.
- Consult with management in unique risk scenarios to maintain quality and risk selection outside of established authority levels.
- Implement and negotiate facultative reinsurance.
- Influence the development and deployment of commercial lines products.
- Maintain knowledge of current market and industry trends, pricing levels and policy form amendments.
- Monitor review and report on activity and results.
- Request inspection based on Loss Prevention Guidelines
- Various projects/initiatives as required.
- Assist in training and mentoring of underwriters I.
- Customer Service:_
- Participate in insurance industry events and broker visits.
- Provide and maintain excellent levels of customer service.
- Frequent travel to broker offices to conduct in-person meetings.
- Cultivate relationships with brokers and reinsurance partners.
- Work cross-functionally within Red River Mutual departments (marketing, human resources, broker relations, loss prevention, claims etc.)

**QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS**:

- 3-5 years’ underwriting experience or 5 years brokerage experience.
- Post Secondary education is considered an asset.
- CIP designation or working towards and/or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in all aspects of commercial lines underwriting and risk assessment.
- Experience in customer service.
- Proven leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Planning, analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt and innovate.
- Effective negotiating, judgment and decision-making skills.
- High stress tolerance.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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**1-800-370-2888** (toll free).

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