Underwriting Specialist, Commercial Auto

Sovereign Insurance; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Underwriting Specialist for Commercial Auto. In this role, you will evaluate complex applications, negotiate coverage, and build strong relationships with brokers. The position offers a chance to contribute to a collaborative team focused on exceptional client experiences. With a comprehensive rewards package and a commitment to employee well-being, this opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in a meaningful way while working in a hybrid model. If you are ready to make an impact in the insurance sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Pension and benefits

Physical and mental health programs

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Commercial Auto Underwriting experience with proven experience underwriting new business.
• Experience in auto and transportation with focus on medium to large accounts.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate large and complex account applications to determine risk and coverage.
• Promote, underwrite, and quote new business, renewals, and endorsements.

Skills

Commercial Auto Underwriting

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)

5-7 years of experience in Commercial Auto Underwriting

Job description

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Company: Sovereign Insurance

Department: Commercial Underwriting

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: French is required, English is an asset

The Opportunity:

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance, believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

As an Underwriting Specialist, Commercial Auto you will review and evaluate large and complex account applications to determine risk, extent of coverage, and premiums. You will accept or reject applications based on established policies, procedures and standards, company philosophies and authority levels.

How you will create impact :

• Promoting, underwriting and quoting new business, renewals and endorsements in accordance with the company’s underwriting philosophy, rating, loss ratio objectives, service standards and authority levels.
• Negotiating coverage and rates and participating in underwriting audits.
• Completing necessary documentation in support of the business you handle.
• Developing and maintaining positive constructive relationships with brokers.
• Developing a team-oriented approach to meeting corporate and department goals and objectives; including written premium and profitability objectives.
  
  

How you will succeed :

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
• You ensure your day-to-day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You will support and guide others through changing conditions and encourage the exploration of new opportunities or innovations.
• You value and encourage others to have cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.
  
  

To join our team :

• You have 5-7 years of Commercial Auto Underwriting experience with proven experience underwriting new business
• You have experience in auto and transportation with focus on medium to large accounts.
• Having Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation an asset.
• You have proven experience building lasting relationships with broker partners
• 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.
  
  

What you need to know :

• Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• You will provide support to clients who are experiencing a personal or financial loss. A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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