Personal Lines Underwriter

Forward Insurance Managers Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to join their Vancouver office. The role involves underwriting personal lines risks, supporting brokers, and preparing underwriting instructions. Candidates should have strong communication and computer skills with at least 3 years in the insurance industry. The job is full-time in an in-office setting, offering a salary range of CAD 70,000 to CAD 80,000.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate transparently in team settings.
• Pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite personal lines risks within authority.
• Support brokers and build relationships.
• Prepare underwriting instructions.
• Meet performance targets and maintain standards.
• Promote company culture and values.

Skills

Professional communication

Computer skills

Effective under pressure

Collaboration style

Education

3 years experience in the insurance industry

CAIB, CIP or relevant designations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Forward Insurance Managers Ltd.is hiring a Personal Lines Underwriter from our downtown Vancouver, B.C. or Campbell River, B.C. or London, Ontario office.

Forward Insurance Managers Ltd. is an independently owned InsurTech MGA focused on traditional underwriting service paired with modern technology. If you are a knowledgeable insurance person with a passion for customer service (and love the colour fuchsia!), send us a message to chat today - Forward Insurance Managers Ltd. is the place for you to develop an exceptional career in underwriting.

Note: this is an in-office position from Vancouver, B.C. or Campbell River, B.C. or London, Ontario office.

Personal Lines Underwriter

Job Description

• Underwriting specialty personal lines risks within your level of authority based on your experience.
• Answering inquiries and providing support to our brokers while building + maintaining relationships.
• Preparing underwriting instructions for renewals, endorsements, cancellations, new business.
• Achieve performance targets and meet required deadlines to maintain service standards.
• Promote and model the Forward Insurance Managers Ltd. culture, values and brand promise.
• Other duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Strong professional communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills including high proficiency with MS office.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and deliver on deadlines and service standards.
• An inclusive and transparent collaboration style.
• Successful completion of a criminal record check.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in the insurance industry.
• Preference given to applicants with underwriter, broker, or other industry experience and /or education (CAIB, CIP or other relevant designations).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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