Junior Underwriter

BMS Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Life and AD&D

RRSP

Bonus

Job summary

Lions Gate Underwriting Agency in Ottawa is seeking a motivated Junior Underwriter & Processing Assistant. This hybrid role involves underwriting, evaluating, and negotiating new and renewal business while supporting underwriting operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of two years of experience in underwriting, and familiarity with EPIC and Policy Works. This position offers a salary of $67,000 per year with extended health, dental benefits, and opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline is required.
• Minimum two years work experience in underwriting and insurance processing.
• Strong familiarity with EPIC and Policy Works Insurance Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwrite and service a growing book of business.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Prepare underwriting reports and update insurance forms.

Skills

Underwriting and insurance processing

Risk selection

Coverage negotiation

Client relationship management

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline

Tools

EPIC

Policy Works Insurance Systems

Job description

Hiring Company: Lions Gate Underwriting Agency

Title of Position: Junior Underwriter

Term of Employment: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description and Qualifications

Lions Gate Underwriting (LGU) is a global MGA with teams throughout Canada, Australia and Latin America. As LGU continues its growth in Canada, we are seeking a motivated Junior Underwriter & Processing Assistant to join our Ottawa team. Reporting to the Director of Underwriting, this hybrid role involves underwriting, evaluating, and negotiating new and renewal business across multiple lines of coverage, while also supporting underwriting operations through processing tasks. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment as part of an energetic group of insurance professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

Job Duties

• Assist underwrite and service a growing book of business, including risk selection, coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy on new & renewable business, all in accordance with designated underwriting authorities and company guidelines
• Establish and maintain strong relationships and answer inquiries from clients, insurance agents and brokers, consultants and other company personnel
• Provide recommendations on insurance, including coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy based on market intelligence, trends and industry knowledge and company guidelines.
• Maintain accurate underwriting files ensuring compliance with policies and government regulatory requirements
• Prepare underwriting reports and update insurance forms when necessary, manage client data input and updates within insurance system.

Job Requirements (education, experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline is required.
• Minimum two years’ work experience in underwriting and insurance processing; with at least one year experience in construction and commercial insurance industry.
• Strong familiarity with EPIC and Policy Works Insurance Systems;
• Licensing with Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario, required.

Language of Work: English

Salary: $67,000 per year.

Benefits, if any: Extended healthand dental, LTD, Life and AD&D and RRSP. Bonus.

Location of work (area, city, town): This is a hybrid position in Ottawa, Ontario, with a minimum of three (3) days per week in office in Ottawa.