Underwriter, Personal Lines

Westland Insurance Group; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Career growth programs

Flexible Values Days

Work-life balance

Bonus structure

Job summary

Agile Underwriting Solutions is hiring a permanent, full-time Personal Lines Underwriter. Based in Surrey, BC with a hybrid model and options in Dartmouth or Calgary. You will grow the personal lines book, underwrite risk, and deliver fast, accurate decisions.

Candidates have 3+ years in underwriting (or 5 years in personal lines broking) and pursue CAIB/CIP/FCIP/CRM or equivalent. Excellent service and broker relations are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of underwriting experience or 5 years in personal lines broking.
• Working toward or completion of CAIB, CIP, FCIP, or CRM designation.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and underwrite personal risks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Apply company guidelines to approve, modify or decline risks.
• Communicate underwriting decisions to internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations.
• Support coaching, training development, and mentoring broker-underwriters.
• Conduct file audits and provide underwriting guidance.
• Contribute to product and personal lines manual reviews and improvements.

Skills

Personal lines knowledge

Underwriting process

Time management

Multitasking

Customer service

Broker relationships

Initiative

Education

CAIB/CIP/FCIP/CRM designation

Job description

Agile Underwriting Solutions (Agile) has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Underwriter, Personal Lines. This is a hybrid position based out of ourDartmouth, NS, Calgary, AB, or Surrey, BC offices. If you have a passion for underwriting, you’ll love working for us!

Expected Compensation:

The expected hiring range for this role is $54,400 to $68,000. Your rate of pay will be determined based on your individual qualifications and experience while considering internal equity.

What we offer:

• High-growth company environment with great opportunity for development
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
• Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you

The opportunity:

The Personal Lines Underwriterwill develop and grow the business by writing new business, managing a renewal portfolio and bringing existing products across Canada while maintaining profitability, and delivering exceptional response times.

In this role you will:

• Independently assess and underwrite personal risks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Apply company guidelines to approve,modifyor decline risks
• Communicate underwriting decisions to internal teams
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulations.
• Support key departments byassistingwith coaching, training development, and mentoring broker-underwriters.
• Conduct file audits andprovideunderwriting guidance.
• Contribute to product and personallinesmanual reviews and improvements.

Here’s what you bring:

• Strong knowledge of personal lines insurance products and operations.
• Proficiencyin the underwriting process.
• Minimum 3 years of underwriting experience or 5 yearsinpersonal lines broking.
• Working toward or completion of CAIB, CIP, FCIP, or CRM designation.
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & broker relationships
• Ability to take initiative and work effectively with minimal direction