Senior Underwriter - Commercial Lines Auto

Wawanesa Insurance

$80K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Commercial Auto Underwriting experience, specifically in Fleet & Garage management.
  • Post-secondary education or relevant business experience in underwriting or insurance.
  • Completion or active pursuit of a Property and Casualty Industry Designation (CIP or equivalent).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting software tools.
  • Meticulous attention to detail for thorough information analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with aptitude for justification.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication and presentation.
  • Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities while maintaining performance under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze risk using technology and external data for quoting and authorization decisions.
  • Share expertise with team members to foster collective knowledge and excellence.
  • Develop portfolio strategies for Ontario and Maritimes regions, collaborating with brokers.
  • Contribute to a rapidly growing department through personal and professional development.
  • Manage fleet development initiatives for Wawanesa's Commercial Insurance growth.
  • Establish and maintain strong broker relationships through networking and collaboration.
  • Evaluate policy renewals to enhance customer retention and service quality.
  • Serve as a primary contact providing proactive and expert customer service.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus plan and leave of absence top-up programs.
  • Generous vacation time and personal days.
  • Premium-free benefits package and pension plan.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 9920

Employment Type: Existing Role

Working Business Language: English. This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language for this role is English. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English.

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $80,000 - $100,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

Job Overview

Working under minimal supervision, the Senior Automobile Underwriting Midmarket Commercial Lines is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of complex and high premium volume business according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.

Job Responsibilities
  • Fleet & Garage Management and Analysis: You will be responsible for risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
  • Knowledge Sharing: You will actively contribute to the team's ongoing training by sharing your knowledge and expertise to promote collective excellence.
  • Portfolio Development in Ontario & Maritimes: You will contribute to the strategic development of our portfolio in the Ontario & Maritimes region, working closely with our broker partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Rapidly Growing Region and Department: By joining a rapidly expanding department, you will benefit from personal and professional development opportunities while playing a key role in achieving business objectives.
  • Participation in Fleet Development: You will be involved in the evolution and management of the fleet for Wawanesa's Commercial Insurance department, directly contributing to our growth and success.
  • Networking and Collaboration: You will maintain excellent relationships with our broker partners, participating in industry events to exchange ideas and promote Wawanesa's expertise.
  • Pricing and Renewal Management: You will assess policy renewal eligibility according to the company's guidelines, while aiming to strengthen customer retention.
  • High-level customer service: Serve as a key point of contact, offering professional, expert, and proactive service.


Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of Commercial Auto Underwriting Experience (Fleet & Garage)
  • Post-secondary education or related business experience.
  • Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation (eg: CIP).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting software.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide justification.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information in a convincing manner.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of performance.


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