Personal Lines Underwriter

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Pension plan with matching

Personal insurance reimbursement

Social events

Job summary

Peace Hills General Insurance Company in Edmonton is seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to join the Northern Alberta Branch. You will evaluate quote requests, process renewals and endorsements, and provide underwriting guidance to brokers while collaborating with claims and accounting teams.

We value a minimum of five years in underwriting, strong contract knowledge, and excellent communication. Expect competitive base pay, annual bonus eligibility, and a supportive, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience.
• Strong knowledge of auto and property contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven auditing and review skills is a plus.
• Ability to maintain service levels and provide strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze quote requests to determine risk acceptability and rates.
• Review and process renewals, endorsements, and cancellations.
• Analyze broker production reports.
• Provide underwriting advice and answer broker inquiries.
• Liaise with claims and accounting departments on mutual concerns.
• Visit brokers to communicate underwriting approaches and support public relations.
• Broker audits and reviews may be required.
• Attend industry functions to promote Peace Hills.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Auto and property knowledge

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Auditing and reviews

CIP/FCIP in progress

Education

CIP/FCIP designation in progress

Job description

We currently have a full-time position available for a Personal Lines Underwriter in our Northern Alberta Branch. This position is based out of our Edmonton [https://peacehillsinsurance.com/contact-us/regional-offices/edmonton-head-office/] office. Reporting to the Personal Lines Underwriting Manager in Northern Alberta, the successful candidate will contribute to the achievement of a profitable and growing portfolio of business by effectively and efficiently underwriting risks.

What You’ll Do:

• Evaluate and analyze quote requests to determine risk acceptability, policy terms and rates to process new business;
• Review and process renewals, endorsements, and cancellations;
• Analyze broker production reports;
• Provide underwriting advice and answer inquiries from brokers;
• Liaise with claims and accounting departments on mutual concerns;
• Visit brokers to communicate underwriting approaches, facilitating public relations efforts, and solving problems;
• Broker audits and reviews may be required;
• Attend industry functions to promote and represent Peace Hills;
• Various other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an underwriting role;
• Proven knowledge and understanding of auto and property contracts;
• Strong written and verbal communication;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills;
• Strong computer skills;
• Proven auditing and review skills;
• Ability to maintain established service levels and provide exceptional customer service;
• CIP/FCIP designation (or working towards) would be an asset.

What You’ll Experience:

• Competitive base pay with annual bonus eligibility;
• Healthy work-life balance including a day off every 4 weeks;
• Matching contributions to your Registered Pension Plan;
• Personal insurance reimbursement;
• Social events held throughout the year;
• Celebration of your team’s achievements each year with an annual staff appreciation event;
• A career in a stable and essential industry, at a company with an exceptional corporate culture and opportunities for professional development and advancement

Why Peace Hills:

Peace Hills General Insurance Company has been serving Western Canada since 1982 with home, auto and business insurance products. Our head office is in Edmonton, Alberta, with branch offices in Calgary and Vancouver. We currently employ over 300 staff who work with more than 1,000 broker offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory.

Peace Hills is proudly owned by the Samson Cree Nation, and it is through Wahkôtowin – a Cree word that means “kinship” and the interconnectedness of all beings – that we are and continue to be a respected insurer that provides creative and responsive solutions.

This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.