Commercial Lines Underwriter

Forward Insurance Managers Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative insurance company in Vancouver is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter to manage specialty commercial risks and maintain broker relationships. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of commercial insurance experience and strong knowledge of the Canadian insurance market. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with a General Insurance license. This full-time role offers a salary range of CAD $60,000-$90,000, reflecting the candidate's skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the commercial insurance sector.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• General Insurance license in good standing or ability to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite specialty commercial risks within authority based on experience.
• Maintain broker relationships through expert handling of submissions and renewals.
• Champion the company's culture and brand values.

Skills

4 years commercial experience

Strong knowledge of Canadian commercial insurance market

Excellent written and verbal communication

Customer service skills

Collaboration in a fast-paced environment

General Insurance license

Education

CAIB, CIP, FCIP or similar designation

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

At Forward Insurance Managers Ltd. we are redefining exceptional underwriting in the commercial space. As an independent Canadian InsurTech MGA, we blend the precision of traditional underwriting expertise with the innovation of modern tech.

Location options

This is an in-office role based out of downtown Vancouver, B.C or Campbell River in B.C.

• Underwrite specialty commercial risks within your level of authority based on your experience.
• Building and maintaining broker relationships through your expert handling of new submissions, renewals, endorsements and cancellations within target service times. Check out our commercial offering at www.forwardinsurance.ca
• Champion Forward's culture and brand values.
• Flex your expertise across additional projects and growth initiatives.
• Other duties as required.

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of 4 years commercial experience
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian commercial insurance market.
• Designation or progression toward CAIB, CIP, FCIP or other industry credentials.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication & customer service skills.
• An inclusive and transparent collaboration style with resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• General Insurance license (in good standing or ability to obtain within 60 days).
• Successful completion of a criminal record check.

Salary Range: CAD $60,000-$90,000

*Actual pay may be below or above range based on candidates' knowledge, skills, and level of ability relative to expectations for the role applied to. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

Ready to move Forward?

Apply here or send your resume to [e-mail]

Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service, Sales, and Finance

Industries

• Insurance

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Forward Insurance Managers Ltd. by 2x

Get notified about new Commercial Lines Underwriter jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.