Senior Underwriter - Commercial Transportation - Remote

CRC Group; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Underwriter to oversee new and renewal business. Responsibilities include leading underwriting teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least five years of underwriting experience, and the ability to analyze insurance policies. The role offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance, excellent work-life balance, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off programs

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as an active Underwriter or seven years in the insurance industry.
• Must be licensed in corresponding areas of insurance as necessary.
• Ability to understand the client's needs and risk profiles.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business.
• Provide leadership to a production/underwriting team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Leadership and team playing skills

Good written and verbal skills

Ability to develop relationships

Understanding of insurance policies

Education

Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation

Tools

Windows

Delphi

Word

Rackley ISO Rating Software

Job description

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Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Underwrites new and renewal business, approves policy changes, maintain workload, and controls written business up to and including the time of binding according to Company guidelines and established internal and external procedures. Provides leadership to a production/underwriting team. Provides high quality professional service to Agents and Companies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet or exceed production goals as assigned by Management.
• Underwrite new and renewal business.
• Supervise of team(s) ensuring all pertinent information is communicated.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Market all program products and services to clients.
• Communicate properly and timely with all producers regarding submissions and decisions for new or renewal business.
• Approve and disapprove endorsement requests according to internal and Company guidelines.
• Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• Monitor production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risk and other production and quality measures to minimize risk and predict future success.
• Review and handle policy servicing requests (endorsement, audits, Company requests, Certificates, Premium Finance Notices and Cancellations, etc.) appropriately.
• Review inspection reports and compare to the conditions that were represented at the time of binding and take appropriate or needed actions.
• Meet or exceed file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits - both internal and external.
• Maintain necessary licenses to produce business.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation
• Five years of experience as an active Underwriter or seven years of experience in the insurance industry
• Must be licensed in corresponding areas of insurance as necessary
• Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies
• Ability to understand the client's needs and have knowledge of the risk profiles associated
• Recognize new trends and developments in the insurance industry and be able to incorporate into strategies
• Must have knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting and rating
• Must have ability to use company automation to include Windows, Delphi, Word, DocuCorp, Rackley ISO Rating Software
• Ability to develop, foster, and maintain an excellent working relationship with agencies
• Leadership and team playing skills
• Exercise discretion in making decisions
• Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry
• Good written and verbal skills
• Maintain travel schedule depending on the needs of clients, Agents, and new business
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group

At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax‑advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

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