Underwriting Specialist, Commercial Auto

Sovereign Insurance; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Specialist for Commercial Auto in Montreal. The role involves evaluating and underwriting large account applications, while promoting relationships with brokers. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in Commercial Auto underwriting and excel in detail-oriented tasks.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Paid time off

Pension and benefits

Health programs

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Commercial Auto Underwriting experience.
• Experience with medium to large accounts in auto and transportation.
• Proven ability to build lasting relationships with broker partners.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate large and complex account applications to determine risk.
• Negotiate coverage and rates, and participate in underwriting audits.
• Complete necessary documentation to support the business handled.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Client experience delivery

Education

Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation

Job description

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Department : Commercial Underwriting

Employment Type : Regular Full-Time

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

Insurance

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