Underwriter – Broker Services (Hybrid)

Cowan Insurance Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly qualified Underwriter to join their dynamic Broker Services Team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for underwriting personal and commercial accounts, including marine pleasure craft and high-risk residential programs. Your expertise will help in developing relationships with broker networks and improving processes and products. The company fosters a culture of integrity and growth, offering a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits from day one. If you're passionate about insurance and looking for a meaningful career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan

Company-paid training and development courses

Community involvement

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• Previous underwriting experience in personal or commercial insurance is required.
• RIBO license or ability to obtain is essential.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite personal and commercial accounts including marine and high-risk programs.
• Develop relationships with broker networks and assist in new program implementations.

Skills

Underwriting Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

RIBO License

CIP Designation

Tools

BVS

MS Office

Job description

Cowan Insurance Group is looking for a highly qualified Underwriter to join our Broker Services Team! This role is reporting to the Director, Broker Services. The Underwriter is part of a team responsible for underwriting the personal and commercial accounts, including marine pleasure craft, self-storage, and high-risk residential programs. The incumbent will underwrite in accordance with the guidelines and rules applicable to the programs, provide quotes on new business, process renewals, policy changes and cancellations. In addition, the Underwriter will review coverages, products, and trends to aid in the development of products and offerings. As an Underwriter you will be responsible for developing relationships with the broker networks, assist management in the implementation of new programs, new systems, and new procedures. You will be involved in process and product improvement and documentation, program audits, annual program reviews, carrier relationship building, systems changes and claims.

What you will bring :

• RIBO license or ability to obtain.
• Working towards CIP designation an asset.
• Previous underwriting experience in PI or CI required.
• Knowledge of various underwriting tools an asset such as BVS, etc.
• Lloyds coverholder processes and bordereaux experience an asset.
• Knowledge of boats and marine coverage would be an asset (either power or sail).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High level of self-motivation with ability to perform effectively independently.
• Attention to detail with high organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to analyze potential areas of improvement, efficiencies, and coverage / product opportunities.
• Product and policy Analysis capabilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to process large volume of transactions accurately.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS office products.

Who we are :

Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With over 500 employees hired out of 6 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations, and individuals.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

What sets us apart?

Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

Challenge your thinking

You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast, but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

Grow together

We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.

Benefits and perks

• Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period.
• Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
• Company-paid training and development courses
• Community involvement
• Hybrid work environment

Are you interested?

Please Apply!

This position is subject to appropriate background checks that may include credential, employment, credit, criminal and reference checks.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individual's technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation, handicaps (physical or mental), age, marital status, family status, or the receipt of public assistance or record of offences.