Underwriter, Special Lines

Co-operators; Guelph, Mississauga, City of Moncton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian insurance Company in Guelph is seeking an Underwriter, Special Lines for a temporary full-time position. This role involves executing underwriting responsibilities, collaborating with teams, and influencing change to meet client expectations. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of underwriting experience and be pursuing a CIP designation, with a supportive hybrid work environment offered.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Holistic well-being programs

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Farm or Commercial underwriting.
• Actively pursuing CIP designation.
• Knowledge of relevant products and regulatory information.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily activities as assigned by the Operations Lead.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to underwrite policies.
• Analyze terms and conditions for renewals and new business.

Skills

Farm underwriting experience

Commercial underwriting experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

Job description

Company: CGIC
Department: P&C Manufacturing
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our P&C Pricing and Segmentation team is considered an industry leader in the application of actuarial science. Our diverse, skilled team is action-oriented and strives to proactively deliver effective solutions and results. Our success is enhanced by forming strategic partnerships and continuously surpassing the industry in the advancement of science and analytics.

As an Underwriter, Special Lines you will be focusing on executing the day-to-day activities as assigned by the Operations Lead and maintaining moderate level of authority to address questions and inquiries from advisors and front-line staff. You will be responsible for team membership and technical underwriting responsibilities which supports the organization’s goals in achieving profitability, client engagement, and co-op experience by providing professional underwriting expertise and support to all our departments while managing risks for our clients and the organization.

How you will create impact:

• Working with cross functional team daily to resolve outcome-oriented business problems while leveraging information, technical expertise, and inputs from access to the underwriting function
• Coaching our front-line business partners to enable them to provide appropriate coverage terms and conditions for our clients.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to underwrite policies through a wide variety of communication channels and to provide technical underwriting solutions and coverage information in a fast paced, highly responsive, customer centric environment.
• Analyzing, evaluating, and negotiating terms and conditions for renewals, new business, and policy changes within their assigned authority.
• Amending policy coverages, and premiums or canceling policy based on applying underwriting decision-making based on underwriting rules or guidelines or underwriting discretion.
• Ensuring proper risk classification and rating.
• Leveraging tools, and technology to understand client history, trends in the market, and risk appetite for different products.

To join our team:

• You have 2-3 years of experience in Farm or Commercial underwriting.
• You have completed a post-secondary degree in a related field.
• You are actively pursuing CIP designation.
• You have knowledge of relevant products, industry, legal, and regulatory information.
• You have knowledge of Special Lines policy wordings, endorsements, underwriting manuals, tools and systems.
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

How you will succeed:

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.