Underwriter II - Farm

Wawanesa Insurance; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Underwriter II for their Farm division. This role involves analyzing risks and collaborating with the sales team to provide exceptional service to policyholders. You'll thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing in-office and remote work, while contributing to a company that values diversity and community engagement. Join a team where your expertise will help shape the future of insurance, and enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about underwriting and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Annual Bonus Plan

Generous Vacation Time

Personal Days

Premium Free Benefits

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Three years of Farm Underwriting experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Post-secondary education or related business experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze risk and determine eligibility for policy renewals.
• Communicate decisions and respond to requests promptly.
• Maintain accurate records and work towards team goals.

Skills

Farm Underwriting Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Decision Making Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary Education

Property and Casualty Industry Designation

Job description

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Job ID: 9231

Working Business Language: English

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $70,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us

At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Toronto, ON or Kitchener, ON.

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Working under general supervision, the Underwriter II – Farm is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of moderately complex business with moderate premium volume according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
• Arrange reinsurance or subscribing companies where appropriate.
• Determine eligibility for policy renewals based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.
• Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data.
• Communicate decisions, and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
• Assist with interpretation of rating procedures, wordings, underwriting policies and regulations.
• Handle work assignments, including calls, efficiently.
• Work effectively towards the goals of the team.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Three years of Farm Underwriting experience.
• Post-secondary education or related business experience.
• Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to provide justification.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
• Strong decision making skills with the ability to provide justification.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work.
  
  

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!

Diversity Equity, Inclusion& Belonging

At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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