Underwriter - Commercial Lines (BC)

Echelon Insurance; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life harmony

Continuous learning opportunities

Travel incentives and discounts

Competitive benefits

Defined contribution plan

Job summary

Echelon Insurance is seeking an Underwriter for Commercial Lines in British Columbia. The role involves underwriting and pricing small commercial packages, maintaining policies, and fostering strong broker relationships. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills. Echelon offers competitive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive work culture. Join a purpose-driven team dedicated to success in providing insurance solutions across Canada.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience in underwriting commercial property policies.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Able to effectively set priorities to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and price new business applications, endorsements and renewals.
• Maintain in-force policies and ensure all policies are issued within service standards.
• Manage relationships with brokers and provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

CIP (currently holds or working towards)

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!

At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. 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
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more

Position Details

The Underwriter, Commercial Lines (Western Region) will underwrite and price new business applications, endorsements and renewals of low complexity on small commercial packages and business policies within a 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
• Make risk selection decisions for renewals and endorsements and ensure all policies are issued within service standards with the appropriate wordings, schedules and certifications
• Manage and achieve excellent working relationship with brokers
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering telephone inquiries, making outgoing calls, respond to emails and/or faxes as may be required
• Work collaboratively to support broker, claims, pricing and accounting inquiries
• Track and produce daily, weekly and monthly production activity reports
• Other duties as assigned

Please note, salary range is not inclusive of total compensation. The expected salary range for this position will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

Who You Are

• 1 - 3 years of experience in underwriting commercial property policies
• Post-secondary education in a related field, and/or currently holds or working towards CIP is required
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task
• Able to effectively set priorities to meet deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• A team player with a positive attitude to achieve excellent service delivery
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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.