Senior Commercial Underwriter (Langley or Vancouver, BC based)

Brown & Brown, Inc.; City of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter in Langley or Vancouver. This role involves reviewing pricing, maintaining business relationships, and mentoring junior colleagues. The company offers a hybrid work environment and great benefits, including a bonus structure and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus Structure

Company-matched RRSPs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Extended medical benefits

Job Stability

Professional designation subsidy

Qualifications

• Self-motivated to meet competitive targets.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review & apply pricing, terms & conditions to new & renewal business.
• Maintain & grow the existing book of business.
• Establish & strengthen relationships with retail producing brokers.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Level 1 - General Insurance license

CAIB

CIP

CRM

FCIP

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Are you a casualty focused Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter? Do you like to look at challenging risks with a problem-solving mind? Special Risks Insurance Managers is currently seeking a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our growing team, based out of our Langley or Vancouver, BC office. This is a key role with room for further growth within our company. We have multiple locations across Canada and offer remote work options as well.

If you are looking for an opportunity in a fast paced, motivating, hybrid work environment with great benefits, where you are empowered in your role, you may be the exact person we are looking for!

Since the people we work with are as important as what we do in our roles, go here https : / / youtu.be / fTcIM-EAIJ4 to get to know Jessica Fryer our Chief Underwriting Officer.

As a Senior Underwriter, you will :

• Review & apply pricing, terms & conditions to new & renewal business.
• Maintain & grow the existing book of business.
• Establish & strengthen relationships with retail producing brokers by encouraging additional submission inflow.
• Provide high level commentary & market intelligence to the SRIM Leadership team.
• Develop broker relationships by attending broker meetings, conventions & functions.
• Participate in discussions with markets & add commentary on specific programs.
• Opportunities to mentor junior colleagues in the Underwriting & Retention Teams

What you bring to the team :

• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills to complete assignments efficiently and within structured timelines
• An eye for detail to handle new business quotations with a high degree of accuracy
• Positive, driven, and disciplined attitude with a solutions focus
• Self-motivated to meet competitive individual and team-related targets
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment & collaborate with teammates
• Strong written language, and professional communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook
• Level 1 - General Insurance license (or the ability to obtain within a certain time frame), Preference given to Level 2 license
• CAIB, CIP, CRM, FCIP or working towards a finalizing a designation is preferred
• Additional consideration given to candidates with prior MGA experience

What we bring to the table :

• A fulfilling company culture that empowers our people, provides personal support & mentorship, professional growth, and career advancement.
• Bonus Structure
• Company-matched RRSPs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) through our parent company Brown & Brown (BRO)
• Extended medical benefits through Canada Life
• Job Stability
• Continuing education and professional designation subsidy
• A positive and collaborative environment; teammates are rewarded on their performance and achievement of goals.
• An environment where a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude thrives.

Company Background

We are an award-winning incorporated Managing General Agent (MGA) serving Canada's specialty and niche product insurance markets, offering one of the most comprehensive product lines available. Established over 20 years ago, Special Risk Insurance Managers has grown to encompass a wide range of niche and specialty products including Hard to Place Casualty & Property, High Value Residential, Sports, Leisure & Entertainment; Health & Beauty, Special Events, Inland Marine, Logging, Aviation and Marine.

Throughout our growth, we have remained true to what has enabled our success : our work culture, service to our brokers, and strong relationships with our markets.

For more information about the products offered by Special Risk Insurance Managers, please refer to our expanded product guide. https : / / srim.ca / wp-content / uploads / SRIM_Expanded_Product_Guide_2023.pdf

• Note : Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Work Remotely

Salary Range $75,000-$100,000+ CAD (based on experience / qualifications)

The Power to Be Yourself

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brown & Brown is committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself".

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