Underwriter (81719)

Western Financial Group; Victoria; Remote; CAD 51,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Personal Lines Underwriter, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting customer service representatives and ensuring accurate risk assessments. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while allowing you to collaborate with a team dedicated to maintaining high service standards. With a focus on professional growth and community involvement, this role is perfect for those passionate about the insurance industry. Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, along with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including generous vacation time and employer-paid benefits. Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

3 weeks of vacation

14 wellness days

Company matching investment programs

100% employer-paid group benefits

Health care spending account

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting with a focus on general insurance.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk information for insurance eligibility.
• Communicate policy changes and renewals to clients.

Skills

General Insurance Level 2 License

Underwriting Experience

Professional Communication Skills

Customer Data Retrieval Efficiency

Education

CIP or CAIB Certification

Job description

Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty

Do you foster positive, professional relationships with partners while achieving company growth and profitability objectives?

Do you exhibit a high level of technical expertise, exercise sound judgment, and deliver consistent results?

Personal Lines Underwriter - Remote Eligible

In this role, you will support Western's Customer Service Representatives by liaising with insurance specialists for accurate risk assessment, mitigation, and acceptance of new policies. You will collaborate with team members to maintain service standards and improve procedures for various insurance products.

Typical Daily Responsibilities

1. Gather and assess risk information to determine eligibility for general insurance risks.
2. Assist in developing new programs and maintaining current ones.
3. Communicate with clients regarding policy issuance, changes, renewals, and cancellations.
4. Interpret, advise, and validate coverage based on policy terms.
5. Issue policy changes, renewals, and cancellations.
6. Support internal departments and branches with policy interpretation and technical advice.

Valuable Skills and Qualifications

• General Insurance Level 2 License required; CIP or CAIB preferred.
• At least 1 year of underwriting experience is an asset.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Efficiency in retrieving customer data.
• Participation in industry-related associations and community involvement.

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Location: Victoria, BC / Cranbrook, BC / Remote (with proper licensing)

Salary Range: $51,000 - $91,000

Requisition: 81719

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you're excited about the role but your experience doesn’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this or another role that suits your skills better.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Western, we strive to build a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you have questions or need accommodations, please reach out to us.

Health and Wellness Benefits

We offer programs that enhance our employees' lives, including 3 weeks of vacation, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account.

Supporting our communities is integral to our culture, exemplified by the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.