Personal Lines Underwriter

InsuranceWorks.ca; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An insurance management agency in Burnaby is seeking an experienced Personal Lines Underwriter. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of underwriting experience, preferably with prior experience in an MGA. Responsibilities include underwriting personal lines risks, supporting brokers, and maintaining accurate policy records. Candidates must hold a Level 1 Insurance License and have post-secondary education.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in underwriting.
• Experience in managing personal lines risks.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite specialty personal lines risks within level of authority.
• Provide support to brokers and build relationships.
• Prepare underwriting instructions for renewals and new business.
• Maintain completeness of policy data.
• Respond to requests in a professional manner.
• Build positive relationships with internal and external parties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Professional communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

Post-secondary education or related business experience

Level 1 Insurance License

Job description

Our client – a rapidly growing MGA – is seeking an experienced Personal Lines Underwriter to join their team! The ideal must have at least 3 years of underwriting experience, and prior working experience in MGA would be an asset.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:

• Underwriting specialty personal lines risks within level of authority
• Answering inquiries and providing support to our brokers while building relationships
• Preparing underwriting instructions for processing on renewals, endorsements, cancellations, new business
• Maintaining accurate records of decisions made and maintaining completeness of policy data
• Communicating and responding to requests in a prompt and professional manner
• Maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external parties

Requirements:

• 3 years of relevant experience
• Level 1 Insurance License
• Post-secondary education or related business experience
• Detail-oriented individual with professional communication skills and excellent customer service skills

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Interested candidates please contact Vanessa Ip at 778-383-9790 ext. 105 or forward your resume in confidence to [e-mail]. If you are working with another DGA recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position.

Education Required

Insurance License Level 1
Post Secondary Education
University Degree