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We are looking for an energetic Commercial Lines Senior Underwriter, Natural Resources to join one of HUB International’s MGA departments. Working with limited supervision, the successful candidate will underwrite new business within designated authority and actively seek out new opportunities. This is an ideal role for a strong technical underwriter with established broker networks.

As a Senior Commercial Underwriter for Natural Resources, you will help drive the growth and profitability of the business. You will build and strengthen broker relationships and leverage your expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to build your book. You will be supported by a team of experienced practice leaders, managers, and executives, with access to an extensive range of products and capacity to enable your success. In this role, you will work collaboratively with your colleagues and management to provide value-added expertise and exceptional service to broker partners.

This position is a remote position, but preferably based in Alberta.

Job Responsibilities

This position will :

Perform risk analysis using internal and external data resources for the purpose of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the renewal of existing policies and acceptance of new opportunities for risks of a moderate to high complexity based on guidelines and retention goals of the company;

Develop and support professional business partnerships with brokers by providing prompt service, responding to inquiries, acting pro-actively and taking ownership of issues and resolving them with a solution-oriented approach;

Pursue and achieve production targets;

Travel occasionally to meet with brokers and others to promote our business and identify business opportunities;

Make decisions based on imperfect information;

Communicate decisions and respond in a prompt and professional manner;

Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including attending industry related seminars and networking events as necessary;

Negotiate coverage with brokers within and delegated authority parameters;

Manage, strengthen and grow a book of profitable business;

Handle endorsement requests within delegated authority. Independently engages with broker to clarify intent of the request or seek missing information;

Maintain compliance with established corporate guidelines and delegated authority parameters;

Work independently to meet deadlines following company guidelines to accomplish goals;

Take ownership of work-related activities and follow through on your commitments;

Deal effectively with pressure, maintain a positive outlook, and recover quickly from setbacks;

Prioritize and complete tasks to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames;

Take personal responsibility and action toward learning and implementing new ideas, methods, and technologies;

Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal;

Exhibit good decisional making and analytical skills;

Mentor and train less experienced team members, if required;

Think strategically, formulate objectives and set priorities, and implement plans consistent with the long-term interests of the company;

Document assigned files ensuring completeness, compliance, and quality to meet the documentation standards. Support a paperless environment by uploading the documents on our company software; and

Complete loss reports and post-claim underwriting reviews.

Qualifications

You’re a good fit if you have :

Have at least 7 years experience in Commercial P&C Underwriting , with at least 3 years of Natural Resources Underwriting , or at least 10 years experience as a broker selling insurance for Natural Resources coverage.

Hold a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation, CAIB designation, or equivalent;

Hold a Level 2 broker license or can qualify for a license within 90 days;

Have existing relationships within the industry you can leverage to attract business opportunities and grow your portfolio;

Have advanced knowledge in Natural Resources and associated risks;

Can lead a business development meeting with a broker to strengthen the existing relationship and prospect for new opportunities;

Have attended insurance industry events, such as broker conventions and networking events;

Are technically proficient to successfully navigate our computer programs.

Benefits :

By joining, you’ll become part of a rapidly growing company focused on providing innovative insurance solutions to support independent brokers in Canada. As a member of our team, you’llbenefit from :

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time-off

RRSP match

Salary Range :

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to 100,000 will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope, and level. Hub International and affiliated brands are proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which include extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, RRSP matching, paid time off benefits, and a variety of potential bonus opportunities.

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If you are looking to join a company where you can proudly bring your authentic self to work, we invite you to apply today. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion means that whoever you are, and whatever path you’ve taken to get here, we value you at HUB. We know that diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, and skills are essential to build a great community that serves ALL people. If you can help drive success and have fun while doing it, we can’t wait to meet you!

Department UnderwritingRequired Experience : 7-10 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel : No Travel Required

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