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 P&C Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance in-office and remote work effectively. You will be responsible for performing risk analysis, negotiating terms, and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this company values the contributions of each employee and provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. If you have a strong background in the Property and Casualty industry and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Generous vacation time

Personal days

Premium free benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Property and Casualty industry.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent business experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk analysis and communicate decisions professionally.
• Maintain records and assist with underwriting policies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Decision-Making Skills

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.

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.

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.