Field Underwriter - Commercial, Midmarket - Alberta

Wawanesa Insurance; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Generous vacation time

Pension plan

Premium free benefits

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Canada is seeking a Field Underwriter for the Midmarket segment. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building strong relationships with brokers, and analyzing business acceptability according to guidelines. Candidates must have a minimum of five years in the Property and Casualty industry and preferably have midmarket experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in Property and Casualty industry with midmarket experience.
• Must complete or actively pursue a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage broker relationships to attain profit and revenue objectives.
• Underwrite and manage a commercial lines book of business.
• Discuss new accounts consistently to establish underwriting relationships.

Skills

Property and Casualty industry experience

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary education or related business experience

Property and Casualty Industry Designation (completed or actively pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Information

Job ID: 9936

Employment Type: Existing Role

Working Business Language: English. This role requires regular interaction with customers in Canada where the primary business language utilized is English. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English.

Compensation & Benefits

At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. Full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs, generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits, and a pension plan. The starting salary is estimated to be $100,000 plus. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

Job Overview

Under minimal supervision, the Field Underwriter, Midmarket is responsible for generating new business opportunities through building and maintaining strong broker relationships. The role involves analyzing the acceptability of business according to company guidelines and providing value‑added underwriting expertise, service, and guidance to both potential and existing members.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the company, build strong relationships, and manage the book of business to attain profit and revenue objectives.
• Act as the key contact for specified brokers.
• Achieve sales goals through generating new business opportunities.
• Build an account inventory of new business well in advance of the expiration date to achieve profit and revenue objectives.
• Discuss new accounts in the pipeline on a consistent basis, review the opportunity and best approach for the accounts, and establish an underwriting relationship with brokers.
• Underwrite and manage a commercial lines book of business for assigned territory.
• Underwrite and collaborate on new and renewal commercial lines accounts, pre‑qualify members, and work with the production team to analyze new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts and share a post‑mortem on accounts that are not acquired to improve sales acumen and competitive intelligence.
• Establish and maintain effective communication regarding underwriting procedures and practices, growth, and profit goals.
• Review loss control inspections, participate in underwriting procedures and practices projects, and submit recommendations to improve department results, including coverage, pricing, or competitive issues.
• Participate in insurance and broker events.
• Travel using an assigned fleet vehicle to cover assigned territory. This may involve traveling on short notice or other daily driving duties, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years Property and Casualty industry experience, with midmarket experience as a requirement.
• Post‑secondary education or related business experience.
• Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
• Excellent decision‑making skills with the ability to provide justification.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions.
• Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.
• Ability to multi‑task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Willingness to travel and visit brokers within territory regularly.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driver abstract.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender‑diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas. We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to [e-mail].

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