Commercial Underwriter

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• We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and year-round social activities and events.

We are looking for an Underwriter to join our team in our Vancouver office

As a Commercial Underwriter, you will act as a key liaison between TSW and our broker partners. You will be responsible for developing and growing complex commercial risks and business by writing new business, managing a renewal portfolio and providing in-person consultations, and represent TSW at broker meetings, industry events, and client presentations while maintaining profitability, and delivering exceptional response time.

If you are career-minded and looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset, you will love working among our team

Your day as an Underwriter

• Underwrite basic to moderately complex books of commercial P&C products, coverage, pricing, production and delivery, risk management, and managing local brokerage plans.
• Evaluate risks and make underwriting decisions based on company guidelines, risk appetite, and pricing strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and clients, providing exceptional customer service and delivering value-added solutions.
• Manage the submission, quoting, and binding processes for new and renewal business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Collaborate with other underwriters, brokers, and internal teams to drive profitable growth and achieve assigned monthly sales goals.
• Negotiate policy terms and conditions with brokers and clients, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze data and trends to identify new business opportunities and develop marketing strategies to attract new business.

Our ideal candidate

• 3 to 5 years of experience in P&C underwriting, with a focus on commercial lines and preferably with an MGA.
• Strong technical knowledge of P&C insurance products and services, with an ability to apply this knowledge in a creative and innovative manner.
• Proven record of accomplishment of underwriting profitability and growth targets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite;
• Proficiency in data analysis and Excel. Experience in data visualization tools; an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to think strategically and translate insights into action.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and precise.

The expected salary for this role ranges from $75,000 to $120,000. Annual salary will be determined by factors including prior experience, location, business segment, and relevance of the candidate's skills to the role.

Who we are

TSW Management Services Inc. is a national Lloyd's Managing General Agent and Wholesale Broker specializing in complex commercial insurance placements. At TSW, we also act as a "retail broker" through our competitive Broker's E&O program.

TSW Management Services Inc. exists to assist retail brokers in their growth of commercial business beyond their current capabilities. Our goal is to become one of Canada's leading MGA commercial insurance wholesalers through our product offerings, integrity, intelligence, and delivery of outstanding service. In doing so, we "partner" with our brokers, sharing in their success.

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TSW Management Services Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at TSW Management Services Inc. are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.