Farm Property and Casualty Underwriter I (12 Month Contract)

Portagemutual; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Farm Property & Casualty Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves detailed underwriting, risk analysis, and premium calculations, ensuring alignment with the company's risk appetite. You'll work collaboratively with brokers and cross-functional teams while providing training and support to new hires. The company values inclusivity and offers hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to grow and thrive in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Arrangements

Learn, Grow and Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation Package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in personal lines, farm or commercial underwriting.
• A CIP designation or actively pursuing one is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process insurance applications and renewals.
• Collaborate with brokers and provide underwriting training to new hires.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting policies and service standards.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CIP Designation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Farm Property and Casualty Underwriter I (12 Month Contract)

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM

About Portage Mutual

Portage Mutual Insurance is a trusted national property and casualty mutual insurance company. We have been owned by our policyholders since 1884 and proudly serve their interests by offering competitive home, automobile, commercial and farm insurance products. Portage Mutual has office locations in Edmonton (AB), Portage la Prairie (MB), St. Catharines (ON) and Bedford (NS) with products being 100% distributed by brokers across Canada. We greatly value our relationships with policyholders and brokers.

Working at Portage Mutual allows you to learn, grow and develop while collaborating with experienced and committed colleagues. We support hybrid work arrangements while continuing to build diverse teams and a culture of inclusivity. We are growing and offer resources to empower both individual and team success. We are proud of the communities we serve and are rooted in making positive impacts within them.

What You’ll Do:

The Farm Property & Casualty Underwriter is responsible for detailed underwriting, risk analysis and accurate premium calculations in alignment with the company’s risk appetite. The individual is responsible for responding to product and procedural questions from colleagues and brokers, provide guidance on complex new business, participate in post-loss underwriting reviews and collaborate with claims on our service philosophies. The Farm Property & Casualty Underwriter collaborates with cross-functional teams and behaviours are modelled in a manner consistent with company values.

Responsibilities:

• Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel contracts in accordance with company underwriting policies, procedures, service standards, applicable laws and regulations based on assigned authority levels.
• Process new applications, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, declines and quotes.
• Research and determine appropriate rates, apply discounts / surcharges and accurately calculate premiums.
• Request inspections in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare related correspondences and maintain supporting documentation as required.
• Provide underwriting training/coaching to new hires or new team members.
• Participate in post-loss underwriting reviews and review on claim files referred in accordance with the company’s risk appetite and service standards.
• Understand and communicate underwriting business rules and guidelines to brokers.
• Provide service to brokers in accordance with company service standards.

Requirements:

• Candidates must reside in Canada and be authorized to work in Canada.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Consistency of applying accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail approaches.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Adaptable and continuous improvement mind-set.
• Minimum 2 years experience with personal lines, farm or commercial underwriting (or related equivalent).
• A CIP designation or actively pursuing a CIP designation (or equivalency).
• A Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary certificate is required (or an equivalent of industry experience).

What We Offer:

• Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Learn, Grow and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation Package

If you have the qualifications we are seeking and would thrive in a work environment where you are valued and respected, please apply. We thank you for your interest in Portage Mutual Insurance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. (No agencies please).

Portage Mutual Insurance is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process. If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please advise the HR representative who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.