Full-Time Commercial Underwriter
Job Description
LOCATION: Winnipeg or Altona, MB
REPORTS TO: Commercial Lines Manager
SCHEDULE: One Full-Time and One Contract (18 month) position available
SUMMARY:
The Commercial Lines Underwriter is responsible for underwriting moderate to complex property and casualty policies in order to obtain a profitable portfolio of business. You will contribute to achieving projected objectives for brokers by monitoring and controlling quality of business underwritten. This position involves working closely with a small group of brokers to leverage a strong relationship and create new business opportunities.
Red River Mutual is a progressive property and casualty insurer with offices based in Altona and Winnipeg, Manitoba. We provide insurance to residential, agricultural and commercial customers through a network of brokers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and BC. At Red River Mutual, we believe that employees deliver their best results in an atmosphere of support and respect. We strive to maintain a culture that makes working at Red River Mutual enjoyable and rewarding.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Proven leadership, team work and collaboration skills
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Planning, analysis and problem solving skills
- Ability to adapt and innovate
- Effective negotiating, judgement and decision making skills
- High stress tolerance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Apply effective underwriting practices to maximize profitability
- Manage mid-market requests for new business, recommending innovative solutions when necessary
- Provide leadership and mentor Junior Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
- Conduct site-visits with brokers to assess risk and underwriting criteria
- Participate in insurance industry events, broker events and broker visits
- Consult with management in unique risk scenarios to maintain quality and risk selection outside of established authority levels
- Utilize sales and negotiation techniques to bind and retain new business and renewals
- Maintain knowledge of current market and industry trends, pricing levels and policy form amendments
- Provide and maintain excellent levels of customer service
- Cultivate relationships with brokers and reinsurance partners
- Develop and provide training, tools, guides and other resources and information to brokers and Underwriting Team as a subject matter expert
- Implement and negotiate reinsurance
- Influence the development and deployment of commercial lines products
- Monitor, review and report on activity and results
- Work cross-functionally with various Red River Mutual departments
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 5 years’ work experience
- Degree in business, CIP designation or working towards and/or equivalent qualification
- Experience in all aspects of commercial lines underwriting, risk assessment and customer service
- Experience with applicable software (Sitelines, MSB-BVS Evaluator, Equifax) considered an asset
Red River Mutual offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested candidates should apply online at:https://www.redrivermutual.com/careers/current-opportunities/
How to Apply
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