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Intermediate Underwriter, Commercial Lines

1 month ago

burnaby, Canada Optimum West Insurance Company Inc Full time

About the job


  • Maintain the long-term profitability of a significant portfolio of accounts regardless of market conditions within the bounds of internal underwriting guidelines and individual authority
  • Works with an assigned group of brokers in accordance with the regional commercial business plan for profitability, growth, retention, and service standards
  • Delegate renewals and tasks to junior underwriters and underwriting assistants
  • Participate in quarterly audits to monitor adherence to guidelines and service standards and produce necessary statistics and reports to management
  • Develop and maintain positive business relationships within the brokerage community
  • Participate in broker visitation and corporate functions for marketing purposes
  • Monitor and assess competitive factors in the market and keep informed of changing market conditions to report to management
  • Participate in weekly team and new business meetings, provide mentoring and coaching to the team attempts to finding solutions to challenging issues


Education and Work Experience


  • Post-secondary degree
  • 3-5 years of progressive (SME) Small & Medium Enterprise commercial underwriting)
  • CIP/FCIP designation (or enrolment)


Qualities and Aptitudes


  • Ability to select, underwrite and manage commercial accounts
  • Excellent working knowledge of Commercial Lines underwriting techniques, guidelines, forms, coverages, and rates
  • Knowledge of broker/insurance company relationships and the ability to apply this knowledge to the underwriting of an account
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational, planning and decision-making skills
  • Good team player


Benefits of Working at Optimum West


  • Ability to set your own work schedule while maintaining company core hours
  • Flexible schedules to work at home and in the office
  • Competitive compensation package