Intermediate to Senior Commercial P&C Underwriter

Wawanesa; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Commercial Underwriter to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This role offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility between in-office and remote work. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on risk analysis and decision-making. You'll be responsible for evaluating moderately complex business risks, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring adherence to company guidelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a leading mutual insurance company that values diversity and provides comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation time and an annual bonus plan.

Benefits

Generous vacation time

Annual bonus plan

Premium free benefits

Pension plan

Career development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Property and Casualty industry required.
• Must have a Property and Casualty Industry Designation or be pursuing one.

Responsibilities

• Analyze risk and authorize acceptance of insurance policies.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate decisions professionally.
• Work collaboratively with sales force and policyholders.

Skills

Risk analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary education

Property and Casualty Industry Designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Intermediate to Senior Commercial P&C Underwriter

Working Business Language: Bilingual in French and English. This role is considered a head office role and requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the business languages utilized are both English and French. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English and French.

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $70,000+. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us: At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from Montreal, QC.

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Join a dynamic team in a rapidly growing region! At Wawanesa, we are looking for a passionate and motivated Senior Commercial Underwriter to join our expanding Quebec department. This opportunity is part of a pool of candidates for current or future needs. Working under general supervision, the Intermediate or Senior Commercial Underwriter is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of moderately complex business with moderate premium volume according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.

Why Wawanesa?

• A stimulating work environment and a growing team.
• Career development opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.
• A strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• A mutual insurance company with no shareholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
• Arrange reinsurance or subscribing companies where appropriate.
• Determine eligibility for policy renewals based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.
• Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data.
• Communicate decisions, and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
• Assist with interpretation of rating procedures, wordings, underwriting policies and regulations.
• Handle work assignments, including calls, efficiently.
• Work effectively towards the goals of the team.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three years of Property and Casualty industry experience.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to provide justification.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
• Strong decision making skills with the ability to provide justification.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work.

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!

Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.