Co-operators

Bilingual Underwriter, Commercial Auto

Co-operators • $60K — $100K *
Montreal, QC H1A 0A1In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 1+ years experience in corporate car underwriting or 3+ years as a commercial insurance agent/broker.
  • Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is a strong asset.
  • Bilingual in English and French is required for servicing clients.
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with brokers.
  • Experience in risk analysis and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze quotes, renewals, and endorsements per underwriting guidelines.
  • Provide exceptional support to brokers by meeting service times.
  • Document underwriting decisions thoroughly.
  • Promote Sovereign's offerings through meetings with brokers.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment to meet business goals.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for training and career development.
  • Flexible work options with paid time off.
  • Well-being programs focused on physical and mental health.
  • Paid volunteer days for community engagement.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package including retirement plans and health benefits.
Full Job Description
Company: Sovereign Insurance
Department: Commercial Solutions
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: Bilingualism in English and French is required.
Additional Information: This role is currently vacant

The Sovereign General Insurance Company is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Commercial Automobile Underwriting Team in Montreal. The successful candidate will be adept at analyzing risks and providing creative solutions to brokers, the ability to influence and inspire others through their enthusiasm and provide exceptional customer service to our broker force.

How you will create impact:

  • Work on quotes, renewals and endorsements, in accordance with our underwriting philosophy, rates, loss ratio targets and service standards within its delegated underwriting authority.
  • To provide unparalleled service and support to our broker partners by meeting our service times and offering them a high level of collaboration.
  • Perform adequate documentation of files to support decisions made.
  • Represent and promote Sovereign to our network of brokers through face-to-face meetings aimed at creating new business opportunities.
  • Develop a team-based approach that will achieve service and business objectives, including written premiums and profitability objectives.


To join our team:

  • You have at least 1 year of experience in corporate car underwriting. More in-depth experience, including 3 years or more in this field, is considered an asset. We also consider applications from individuals with at least 3 years of experience as a commercial insurance agent or broker.
  • Holding or in the process of obtaining the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is a strong asset.
  • Proficiency in both English and French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority anglophone and francophone clients, groups, and teams. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.


How you will succeed:

  • You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
  • You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company's purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
  • You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
  • You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.


What you need to know:

  • You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.


What's in it for you?

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
  • A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
  • In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.


Salary information

Expected salary range $60,574 to $100,956

Salary placement

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Incentive/Variable pay

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

About Co-operators

Co-operators provides auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, commercial insurance, farm insurance, and group insurance, as well as investment products and property development. They provide travel-related insurance products, hospital and medical coverage, accidental death and dismemberment, vehicle replacement, and hospital and medical coverage insurance.

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