Senior CGL Underwriter - 9702

DGA Careers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company as a Senior Underwriter specializing in Commercial General Liability. This exciting role involves managing complex underwriting workflows, ensuring adherence to contracts, and building strong broker relationships. You'll play a key part in strategic business planning aimed at achieving profit and growth objectives. With a focus on teamwork and customer service, you'll support junior staff while making informed risk decisions in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for underwriting and a desire to contribute to business success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of CGL underwriting experience required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workflow of a developing CGL practice with limited responsibility.
• Communicate with brokers to facilitate a smooth renewal process.

Skills

CGL Underwriting

Risk Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma

CIP Designation

Job description

• Act as an Underwriter in a Senior capacity managing the workflow of a developing Commercial General Liability practice at an advanced level of complexity with limited responsibility for other lines of business as well, where there are compatible needs.
• Adhere to our underwriting contracts, demonstrating good judgement in building a profitable book of CGL business.
• Adhere to internal standards of quality, demonstrating coherent logic and decision-making in risk selection and pricing throughout the conduct of underwriting new and renewal business.
• Manage the renewal process of a CGL book of business, communicating with brokers to facilitate a smooth renewal process.
• Work interactively as a team member, balancing scarce resources with our customer service targets and model behaviour for more junior staff.
• Manage invoicing and billing processes on your own work as required, with contribution to the team effort.
• Manage endorsements, certificates, inspections and other work items tangential to the placement of the core policy (with some support).
• Support and contribute to business strategies to effectively achieve profit and growth objectives through sound underwriting and responsible marketing.
• Support and contribute to strategic business plans designed to increase the presence of the business group in the market; retain the appropriate mix of business; and achieve overall growth and profit objectives.
• Act as a voice in product line and business process improvement, product development and marketing objectives and participate in their fulfillment.
• Develop and maintain key broker relationships to reach positive outcomes.
• Act as a resource for more junior underwriters and for non-CGL Underwriters exposed to CGL underwriting.
• Communicate openly with other offices and divisions to ensure consistent customer response and efficient use of resources.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma.
• CIP designation or working towards.
• 8+ years of CGL underwriting experience.
• Knowledge of CGL Lines risks, classification and coverage options. Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving, reasoning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills. Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines. Ability to demonstrate planning and organizational skills.
• Proven team player and energetic personality.