In Underwriter, Regional Property

Starr Underwriting; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Montreal is seeking an Underwriter to assess and manage new business submissions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills in both English and French, with a minimum of 1-3 years' experience in Commercial Lines underwriting. This role offers competitive compensation within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in any discipline or a 2-year diploma from a recognized college.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Commercial Lines underwriting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, accept, and decline new business submissions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers.
• Develop and maintain positive broker relations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Negotiation skills

French communication

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

University degree or 2-year diploma

Completed CIP designation

Job description

What can you expect in this role?

• You’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions
• You’ll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements
• You’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
• You’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations
• You’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
• You’ll provide technical support to brokers

What do you bring to the role?

• University degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation
• Profession communication in both English and French, oral and written is a must
• High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Commercial Lines underwriting
• Strong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports - Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer literacy skills - Strong ability to influence and effectively negotiate with stakeholders
• You’re professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers
• You perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure
• You’re a team player that is adaptable to a changing environment
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills in French and good English skills
• You have strong problem solving abilities - You have well developed analytical skills
• You can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale
• Your work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion
• You collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others

High degree of proficiency with English and French required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Range: $50,200 - $92,500