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17 Feb 2017

Full-Time Commercial Property & Casualty Underwriter

The Sovereign General Insurance Company – Posted by The Sovereign General Insurance Company Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

We are looking for dynamic individual to join our Underwriting team in our Toronto Office. The successful candidate will be adept at analyzing risks and providing creative solutions to brokers, have the ability to influence and inspire others through their enthusiasm, and provide exceptional service to our clients. Take your career to the next level by developing your natural ability to see the big picture, think creatively, and challenge the status quo, while learning from some of the industry’s leading professionals.

 

Your Impact:

  • Promote, underwrite and service renewals and endorsements and quote new business, in accordance with the company’s underwriting philosophy, rating, loss ratio objectives, service standards and authority levels for Commercial Property and Casualty business
  • Complete rating and reinsurance worksheets as required within assigned authority
  • Negotiate coverage and rates
  • Referral of business exceeding authority levels
  • Develop and maintain positive constructive relationships with brokers, including participating in or conducting broker visits
  • Support and maintain good relations with co-workers, reinsurers and industry contacts
  • Develop a team-oriented approach to meeting corporate and branch goals and objectives; including written premium and profitability objectives
  • Participate in meetings, seminars and projects as required
  • Other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise:

  • Minimum 5 years Commercial P & C Underwriting experience
  • CIP/FCIP designation preferred or current enrolment
  • Strong interpersonal skills to successfully engage in business development initiatives
  • Experienced in negotiation and providing exceptional customer service
  • Effective decision-making and problem solving skills
  • Technical proficiency
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptable to a changing environment.

How to Apply

Your Next Steps: To learn more about the impact you can make, apply to join Sovereign’s talented team of professionals and stand out from the crowd! Apply by email at careers.central@sovgen.com *Please state the job title in your email subject line. Sovereign General Insurance is one of the major insurers in Canada, dealing exclusively with independent brokers. It is also a member of The Co-operators Group of Companies, giving it access to resources one would expect from a leading Canadian owned multi-product insurance company. The company emphasizes an innovative and entrepreneurial approach, endowing its staff with a sufficient level authority to be responsive regionally to the needs of brokers and customers.  Why Choose Sovereign?
  • We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and encourage a positive work/life balance.
  • We help you maximize your potential through ongoing training and educational opportunities.
  • We focus on our people as our most important resource, the knowledge, expertise, creativity and empowerment of our insurance professionals sets us apart.
For more information about Sovereign, please visit: http://www.sovereigngeneral.com/public_docs/careers/WhySovereign.php The Co-operators group of companies are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination.  Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process.  If you receive a request for an interview which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please consult with the hiring manager as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.  

Job Categories: Commercial. Job Types: Full-Time.

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