Commercial Property Underwriter

Randstad Canada; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Canada is seeking a Commercial Property Underwriter in Laval. Your role will include underwriting insurance contracts, evaluating risks, and building relationships with brokers and clients. The ideal candidate is bilingual, has significant experience in underwriting, and possesses excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits from day one, and opportunities for professional development in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting at $90,000 annually

Generous medical and dental coverage

Retirement and savings program

Hybrid work program

Wellness allowance

Opportunities for continuous training

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial property underwriting.
• Bilingualism (French and English) essential for client interaction.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial property and casualty insurance contracts.
• Evaluate risks and make underwriting decisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and clients.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve sales goals.

Skills

Commercial property underwriting

Bilingual (French and English)

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

CRM and policy management systems

Job description

Overview

Are you an insurance professional looking for a key role in the field of commercial property? Are you recognized for your ability to accurately assess risks and develop customized solutions for clients? We have an exceptional opportunity for you as a Commercial Property Underwriter in Laval.

In this role, you will drive the company's growth by playing a central part in underwriting new business and managing a portfolio of renewals. Your expertise in commercial property underwriting and damage insurance will enable you to develop lasting partnerships with brokers and clients across Canada, providing exceptional service and high-value solutions.

This position falls under the finance and accounting category and is ideal for a bilingual (French and English) professional, as a large portion of the communications will be with English-speaking partners and clients.

You will tackle stimulating challenges in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

This commercial property underwriting position is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career by participating in motivating and enriching projects and challenges.

As a global leader in talent solutions, Randstad Professional is committed to supporting you throughout your career journey. We offer you access to a wide range of roles with top employers, a global community of professional peers, and specialized support to help you build a rewarding career.

You will be an expert in property and casualty insurance, and your ability to take ownership of challenges will be your main asset.

Advantages

• Competitive salary starting at $90000 annually.
• Generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, and an employee and family assistance program from day one.
• Retirement and savings program.
• Hybrid work program promoting a work-life balance.
• Wellness allowance and access to social activities and events.
• Opportunities for continuous training and professional development for a successful career.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite basic to moderately complex commercial property and casualty insurance contracts, covering pricing, production, and delivery risk management, and local brokerage plan management.
• Evaluate risks and make underwriting decisions based on company guidelines, risk appetite, and pricing strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and clients, providing exceptional customer service and offering high-value solutions.
• Collaborate with other underwriters, brokers, and internal teams to foster profitable growth and achieve assigned monthly sales goals.
• Analyze data and trends to identify new business opportunities and develop marketing strategies to attract new business.
• Manage the submission, quoting, and commitment processes for new and renewal business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Negotiate policy terms and conditions with brokers and clients, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial property underwriting.
• Bilingualism (French and English) with excellent communication skills, essential for interacting with clients and partners across Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience with a CRM and policy management systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build partnerships with brokers and clients.

Summary

This Commercial Property Underwriter position in Laval offers a unique opportunity to advance your career within a dynamic team. If you recognize yourself in this profile and wish to evolve in the insurance sector, contact our recruiters, experts in finance and accounting, who will help you find the right job, love what you do, and develop your career.

If this position doesn't fit exactly what you are looking for, don't hesitate to reach out us to discover other career opportunities that might better suit you.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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