Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter - IW-200

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

Benefits offered by this job

7.5% annual bonus

Hybrid work model

3 weeks vacation + 5 personal days

Employer-paid group insurance

RRSP with employer contribution

DPSP with employer contribution

Employee share purchase plan

Wellness spending account

Home office allowance

Complete company-provided equipment

Job summary

DGA Careers in Montreal (or Ottawa) is seeking an Intermediate Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter to analyze risk, resolve complex underwriting questions, and provide guidance to brokers on products and guidelines.

This permanent role offers a hybrid schedule with one in-office day per week, a 36.25-hour week, 100% employer-paid benefits from day one, RRSP and DPSP contributions, and a bonus of 7.5% tied to performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analyses with recommendations and conditions for files needing higher-level approval.
• Manage transactions brokers cannot complete (new business, policy changes, reinstatements, underwriting notices).
• Handle complex underwriting, billing, and pricing inquiries via phone and email.
• Serve as a resource for brokers, guiding them on products and guidelines and explaining premium variations and underwriting issues.
• Analyze intermediate to advanced files and decide on exception requests within authority limits.

Skills

Bilingual French & English

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Insurance Diploma

Job description

Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter - IW-200

Date of modification:

Job number: IW-200

Detail

Job title: Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter

Location: Montreal

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?

Information

• City: Montreal
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Education: Insurance Diploma
• Minimum experience required: 1 to 2 Years
• Salary (annually): from $51,300 to $94,400
• Contact email: [e-mail]