Regional Commercial Underwriter (Farm)

Definity; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking an Underwriter to assess and negotiate new and renewal business submissions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in Farm or Commercial Lines underwriting. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with brokers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Farm/Commercial Lines underwriting.
• Strong ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Professional, friendly, and courteous in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, accept, and decline new business submissions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers.
• Develop and maintain positive broker relations.

Skills

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

University degree or 2-year diploma from a recognized college

CIP designation

Job description

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Description

What can you expect in this role?

• You'll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions
• You'll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements
• You'll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
• You'll develop and maintain positive broker relations
• You'll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
• You'll provide technical support to brokers
• You'll build a pipeline for new and renewal business
• You'll leverage tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions

What do you bring to the role?

• University degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Farm / Commercial Lines underwriting
• Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports
• Strong ability to influence and effectively negotiate with stakeholders
• You're professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers
• You perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure
• You're a team player that is adaptable to a changing environment
• You have strong problem-solving abilities and well developed analytical skills
• You can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale
• Your work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion
• You collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others
• You maintain excellent existing broker relationships and the proven ability to create and nurture new relationships
• You possess the ability to successfully maneuver difficult conversations with ease while exercising empathy, patience, professionalism, and the use of positive language.

Salary range : $50,200 - $92,500

Please apply on Isarta.com

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