Senior Commercial Auto Underwriter

Wawanesa Insurance; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual insurance company in Canada is seeking a Senior Underwriter – Commercial Lines in Montreal. This role involves analyzing risks, collaborating with brokers, and providing excellent customer service in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in the Commercial Auto segment and is bilingual in French and English. This position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $95,000, reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Commercial Auto Property and Casualty industry experience.
• Ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
• Ability to present information convincingly.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk analysis for quoting and authorizing acceptance of risk.
• Contribute to team training by sharing expertise.
• Develop portfolio strategy in the Quebec region.
• Maintain relationships with broker partners.
• Assess policy renewal eligibility per company guidelines.
• Provide expert, responsive service to policyholders.

Skills

Bilingualism in French and English

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Post-secondary education or related business experience

Property and Casualty Industry Designation (CIP)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Underwriting software

Job description

About Us

At Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, we are one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue. Wawanesa Mutual serves more than 1.7 million members and employs over 3,600 people across Canada. We offer a hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance office and remote work. Eligible work locations include Montreal, QC and Quebec City.

Job Overview

Working under general supervision, an Senior Underwriter – Commercial Lines is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of low complexity business with low to moderate premium volume according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Fleet Management and Analysis: Perform risk analysis using technology and external data sources for quoting, negotiating, and authorizing acceptance of risk.
• Knowledge Sharing: Actively contribute to team training by sharing expertise and promoting collective excellence.
• Portfolio Development in Quebec: Contribute to strategic portfolio development in the Quebec region, working closely with broker partners.
• Rapidly Growing Department: Play a key role in achieving business objectives while gaining personal and professional development opportunities.
• Fleet Development Participation: Involve yourself in the evolution and management of Wawanesa’s Commercial Insurance fleet.
• Networking and Collaboration: Maintain excellent relationships with broker partners and participate in industry events.
• Pricing and Renewal Management: Assess policy renewal eligibility per company guidelines and aim to strengthen customer retention.
• Customer Service Excellence: Serve as the primary point of contact for policyholders, providing expert, responsive, and professional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Commercial Auto Property and Casualty industry experience.
• Bilingualism in French and English written and spoken.
• Post‑secondary education or related business experience.
• Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation (e.g., CIP).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting software.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to provide justification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information convincingly.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize daily work while meeting deadlines and maintaining high performance.

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada, and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!

Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender‑diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

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