Senior Commercial CGL Underwriter

DGA Careers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead the workflow of a developing Commercial General Liability practice. This role involves managing complex underwriting tasks, adhering to internal standards, and fostering key broker relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of CGL underwriting experience, a strong problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact business growth and profitability in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in the insurance industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of CGL underwriting experience required.
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma, CIP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workflow of CGL underwriting with good judgement.
• Communicate with brokers for a smooth renewal process.
• Support business strategies for growth and profit objectives.

Skills

CGL Underwriting Experience

Problem Solving Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma

CIP Designation

Job description

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Location: Toronto (Hybrid or In office)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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).
• Supports and contributes 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
• Develops and maintains 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service, Consulting, and Training

• Industries

  Insurance

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