Underwriter, Small Business

Economical Insurance; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Economical Insurance is seeking an Underwriter for Small Business to ensure efficiency in underwriting processes. The ideal candidate will assess risks and provide top-notch service to brokers while contributing to profitable growth targets. This role requires commercial lines underwriting experience and strong communication skills, with an emphasis on creating a collaborative and empowering work environment.

Benefits

Company share ownership program

Pension and savings programs with company-matched RRSP contributions

Paid volunteer days

Educational resources and tuition assistance

Wellness and recognition programs

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Insurance knowledge with an awareness on risk.
• Strong motivational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Attentive listener with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Ensure underwriting efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assess risks and accept or decline new business submissions.
• Provide exceptional service to Brokers.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Sales Experience

Education

Two years experience in Commercial Lines underwriting

Job description

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Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

What To Expect

• Ensure underwriting efficiency and effectiveness
• Assesses risks and accepts, declines, or amends new business submissions, policy endorsements, renewals, etc.
• Understands and aligns decision making to Economical's Line of Business and segmentation strategies
• With some guidance, develops solutions to achieve profitable growth targets
• Underwriter insurable risks in our nine business segments : Realty, Restaurants, B+P, Contractors, Automotive, Retail, Warehousing, Wholesaling, Manufacturing”
• Leverages tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions
• Applies Underwriting judgment and relies on the guidance of senior staff and his / her Team Leader to process moderately complex risks effectively in accordance with Economical's corporate policies, Underwriting guidelines, standard operating procedures, and Line of Business and segmentation strategies
• Knows how and when to leverage Underwriting Technicians and when to refer or escalate specific transactions / issues to more senior Underwriting stakeholders, as required
• Reviews Claims activity and takes appropriate action within his / her Underwriting authority level, as required
• Customer Experience
• Contacts Brokers, where required, to request additional information, communicate risk acceptances and terms, declines as well as quote follow ups (where applicable) to achieve target hit ratios - Provides exceptional service to Brokers for all interactions, and seeks to add value in every Broker interaction
• Acts as a point of contact for inquiries related to Commercial Property Insurance
• Routes / escalates Broker inquiries to alternative points of contact within Economical to enable effective and prompt resolution of inquiries, where appropriate
• System Expertise
• Effectively manages multiple transactions within the policy case management system, leveraging system functionalities to appropriately route and document processing of transactions
• Demonstrates deep understanding of the policy administration systems and quoting systems and how functionalities can be used to best respond to Broker inquiries and needs, and completes all the required documentation in the system
• Applies knowledge of document management to access most up-to-date materials, guides and / or tools

What You Bring

• Insurance knowledge with awareness on risk and at least two years of experience in Commercial Lines underwriting
• Excellent communication and people skills strong motivational skills and problem-solving skills. Attentive listener with the ability to anticipate and understand the customer's needs. Successfully maneuvers difficult conversations with ease while exercising empathy, patience, professionalism and the use of positive language.
• Experience with sales.

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

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance and Sales

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