Underwriter, Regional Underwriting

Definity; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in insurance is looking for an Underwriter in Edmonton to evaluate new business submissions and negotiate terms with brokers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in underwriting and strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time role involves maintaining broker relationships and making informed underwriting decisions. Join a supportive team environment where your skills in influencing and negotiating will thrive.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Farm/Commercial Lines underwriting.
• Proven ability to maintain and nurture broker relationships.
• Professionalism and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assess, accept, and decline new business submissions.
• Negotiate renewals and policy endorsements.
• Develop and maintain positive broker relations.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in any discipline

2-year diploma from a publicly recognized college

Completed CIP designation

Job description

• You’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions
• You’ll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements
• You’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
• You’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations
• You’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
• You’ll provide technical support to brokers
• You’ll build a pipeline for new and renewal business
• You’ll leverage tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions

What you bring

• University degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Farm / Commercial Lines underwriting
• Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports
• Strong ability to influence and effectively negotiate with stakeholders
• You’re professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers
• You perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure
• You’re a team player that is adaptable to a changing environment
• You have strong problem-solving abilities and well developed analytical skills
• You can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale
• Your work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion
• You collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others
• You maintain excellent existing broker relationships and the proven ability to create and nurture new relationships
• You possess the ability to successfully maneuver difficult conversations with ease while exercising empathy, patience, professionalism, and the use of positive language.

Salary Range : $50,200 - $92,500

Job Identification 8369

Job Category Underwriting and Insurance Operations

Posting Date 05 / 20 / 2025, 10 : 53 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations

111 Westmount Road S,PO Box 2000, Waterloo, ONT, N2J 4S4, CA

10158 103 Street NW,Suite 300, Edmonton, AB, T5J 0X6, CA

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