Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter

DGA Careers; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 7.5%

Vacation 3+ weeks

Hybrid work: 1 day in office

36.25-hour work week

Employer-paid group insurance

RRSP with employer contribution

DPSP with 4.5% employer contribution

Employee share purchase plan

Family assistance program

Wellness spending account

Home office equipment allowance

Complete computer equipment provided

Job summary

DGA Careers is seeking an Intermediate Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter in Montreal or Ottawa. The role focuses on risk analysis, broker service, and high-level underwriting with support from seasoned professionals.

The position offers a permanent contract, a hybrid work model with 1 day in the office weekly, a 36.25-hour week, and a robust compensation package including a 7.5% annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of underwriting experience.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Strong analytical skills and a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analyses with recommendations and conditions for files needing higher-level approval.
• Manage transactions brokers cannot complete independently (new business, policy changes, reinstatements, underwriting notices).
• Handle complex underwriting, billing, and pricing inquiries by phone and email.
• Guide brokers on products and guidelines, with explanations of premium variations and underwriting issues.
• Analyze intermediate to advanced complexity files and decide on exception requests within authority limits.

Skills

Underwriting experience

French & English fluency

Analytical skills

Customer service

Job description

Are you an Intermediate Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter looking for an opportunity where your expertise in automobile and home insurance is truly valued?

A great opportunity is available with a large Canadian insurer that has been in business for over 150 years, known for its stability, expertise, and team of seasoned professionals. The position is available in Montreal and Ottawa.

Your expertise will be at the heart of the role

You will focus on risk analysis, problem-solving, and providing excellent service to brokers.

You will be responsible for preparing detailed analyses including recommendations and conditions for files requiring higher-level approval, managing transactions that brokers cannot complete independently, and handling complex underwriting, billing, and pricing inquiries received by phone and email.

You will also serve as a resource for the broker network, guiding them on products and guidelines while providing detailed explanations regarding premium variations and underwriting issues.

What’s in store for you?

• Permanent position
• Salary between $51,300 and $94,400, based on experience
• 7.5% annual bonus based on your performance and the company’s performance
• 3 weeks of vacation or more per year depending on experience + 5 personal days
• Hybrid work model with 1 day per week in the office
• 36.25-hour workweek, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Comprehensive group insurance 100% paid by the employer, available from day 1
• Group RRSP with employer contribution from day 1
• DPSP with a 4.5% employer contribution
• Employee share purchase plan with employer contribution
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness spending account
• $250 for your home office equipment
• Complete computer equipment provided by the employer
• Social club, summer and Christmas events
• A stable team with senior professionals willing to share their knowledge

How you will make an impact:

• You will prepare detailed analyses including recommendations and conditions for all files requiring higher-level approval.
• You will manage all transactions that brokers cannot complete independently (new business, policy changes, reinstatements, underwriting notices).
• You will handle and process complex underwriting, billing, and pricing inquiries received by phone and email.
• You will serve as a resource for the broker network, guiding them on products and guidelines while providing detailed explanations regarding premium variations and underwriting issues.
• You will analyze intermediate to advanced-complexity files and make decisions on exception requests (underwriting and billing) within established authority limits.

What we’re looking for:

• You have at least 2 years of underwriting experience
• Fluency in French and English is required
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service

Location: Montreal or Ottawa | Hybrid

Ready to take the next step in your underwriting career and join a well-established Canadian insurer where your expertise truly matters?