Senior Underwriter- Commercial Lines (QC)

Echelon Insurance; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Education reimbursement

Product discounts

Travel incentives

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

Echelon Insurance is seeking an experienced Underwriter to underwrite and price complex Commercial Lines applications within binding authority, and to maintain a profitable portfolio with brokers across Canada.

You will develop underwriting guidelines and collaborate with claims, pricing and accounting to deliver superior service. The role demands strong English/French communication and a 6–10 year track record in commercial underwriting.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• CIP designation or pursuing FCIP/CRM is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of product development and underwriting guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and price new business applications, endorsements and renewals of complex nature on Commercial Lines policies within binding authority.
• Maintain in-force policies and ensure issue within service standards with accurate wordings, schedules and certificates.
• Develop and maintain excellent broker relationships with outstanding service.
• Collaborate to support broker, claims, pricing and accounting inquiries.
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering inquiries via phone and email.
• Track and produce daily, weekly and monthly production activity reports.
• Assist in monthly business activity reporting.
• Willingness to travel as some travel is required (20%).

Skills

Underwriting

Product development

Policy wordings

Analytical

Communication

Bilingual English-French

Education

CIP designation

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who We Are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion!

We offer

• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program,
• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,
• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,
• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more.

Join our growing team where everyone belongs!

Position Details

What You Will Do

• Underwrite and price new business applications, endorsements and renewals of complex nature on Commercial Lines policies within set binding authority to grow and maintain a profitable portfolio.
• Maintain in-force policies and ensure all policies are issued within service standards with the appropriate wordings, schedules, and certificates attached
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationship with brokers by providing exceptional customer service
• Work collaboratively to support broker, claims, pricing and accounting inquiries
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering telephone inquiries, making outgoing calls, respond to emails and/or faxes as may be required
• Track and produce daily, weekly and monthly production activity reports
• Assist in monthly business activity reporting
• Willingness to travel as some travel is required (20%)

Who You Are

• A minimum of 6 to 10 years experience in commercial lines underwriting
• Post-secondary education in a related field and/or a CIP designation is required. Working towards FCIP or CRM designation is an asset.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with product development and developing underwriting guidelines
• Strong product knowledge and thorough understanding of insurance policy wordings with the ability to make sound business decisions based on those wordings
• Excellent analytical skills and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written; French would be an asset
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Able to effectively set priorities to meet deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish professional relationships
• An advanced level of English is required in addition to French, as this role involves regular communication, both verbal and written, with our clients, partners, and other Echelon Insurance teams across the country.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.