Personal Lines Underwriter (Bilingual)

Impact Recruitment; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established MGA in Ottawa is seeking an experienced personal lines underwriter for a remote role. The ideal candidate is a bilingual insurance professional with at least 2 years of experience in personal lines underwriting. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of $60,000 to $75,000 and generous benefits including education support and growth opportunities. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Benefits

$60,000 to $75,000 in base salary

Generous vacation and personal / sick days policy

Employer-paid education for insurance designations

Comprehensive benefits package with RRSP matching

Lots of internal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Fluency in both French and English is required.
• Minimum 2 years of personal lines underwriting experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and service Personal Lines and Marine business.
• Build and maintain relationships with broker partners.
• Resolve broker issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Personal lines underwriting experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Operational judgment

Job description

Our well-established MGA client is looking to expand their team in Ottawa and is currently seeking an experienced personal lines underwriter to join their team in a remote role. If you’re a bilingual insurance professional with personal lines underwriting experience, this could be a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing organization.

Important Note For Applicants : The ideal candidate should be based in the Ottawa area ,as the company intends to open an office in the city, after which this role will be in-office 2 days per week.

Benefits & Perks

• $60,000 to $75,000 in base salary
• Generous vacation and personal / sick days policy
• Employer-paid education for insurance designations
• Comprehensive benefits package with RRSP matching
• Lots of internal growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and service Personal Lines and Marine business with a focus on growth and retention
• Build, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with broker partners
• Communicate effectively and respond confidently to broker inquiries
• Resolve broker issues in a timely and professional manner
• Exercise sound judgment and make operational decisions within the assigned authority level

Qualifications

• Fluency in both French and English is required for this role
• Minimum 2 years of personal lines underwriting experience, either at a carrier or MGACIP designation or enrollment, is an asset

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.