Bilingual Senior Underwriter

Partner Reinsurance Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company is seeking an underwriter in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves performing underwriting and risk assessments across various business lines. Candidates must have strong analytical skills, be fluent in French and English, and possess 5+ years of experience in underwriting. The company promotes diversity and provides a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English.
• 5+ years practical experience in underwriting roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwriting and risk assessment for multiple lines of business.
• Maintain communication with management.
• Ensure compliance with established protocols.

Skills

Strong understanding of financial impact

Solid analytical skills

Strong communications and interpersonal skills

Ability to problem solve

Ability to manage time efficiently

Ability to work independently

Ability to multi-task

Willing to engage in continuous learning

Education

Post-secondary education in math, science or business

Industry designation (e.g., FALU)

Job description

Overview

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care. Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success.

About the role

• Perform underwriting and risk assessment for multiple lines of business
• Maintain a high level of communication, contact and support with management
• Accountable for thorough communication and / or explanation of all underwriting decisions
• Ensure PartnerRe's competitiveness with peers in industry, while ensuring compliance with established protocols and control standards
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement and development of underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures
• Ensure departmental compliance with established quality and service level agreements
• Participation on internal and external audits as required

Qualifications

• About you : Strong understanding of the financial impact of underwriting decisions
• Solid analytical skills
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve and manage time efficiently
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and to make decisions
• Willing to engage in continuous learning
• Knowledge of established underwriting principles and techniques and demonstrated ability to reason and apply theory

• Qualifications and Experience Required : Fluent in French and English
• Post-secondary education, preferably in math, science or business
• Holds an industry designation or is working towards its completion (for example FALU)
• 5+ years practical experience working in progressive underwriting roles

Additional Information

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.