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19 Oct
2018
Full-Time Underwriter, Long Haul Trucking
Job Description
The Intermediate Underwriter, Long Haul Trucking is responsible for assessing, pricing and accepting risks in accordance with the company’s guidelines and objectives in order to comply with the underwriting standards and Echelon customer service standards. The Underwriter will be involved in business development and will need to have excellent relationships with our partners in the non-fleet, fleet and garage business to ensure proper risk selection along with a consistent profitable book.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
- Responsible for the successful evaluation, selection, negotiation and pricing for assigned policies to ensure a profitable book of business within established underwriting authorities.
- Complete data entry of policy information to ensure timeliness and accuracy of transactions.
- Ensure endorsements, renewals, reissues and cancellations are reviewed and analyzed in accordance with corporate standards and guidelines.
- Assist in achieving overall renewal rate increases based on exposure and rate adequacy guidelines.
- Analyze new business for profitability with guidance from a more senior underwriter by assessing exposures and hazards, including loss prevention where required.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with brokers and/or customers to enhance understanding of the target market and to contribute to quality service, problem solving, and risk selection all within company service standards.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes including competitive analysis and market conditions.
- Cordial interaction with brokers and customers to ensure their satisfaction and high level of business retention.
- Participate in the communication and education of brokers concerning the corporate underwriting philosophy, policies, and procedures as required.
- Consistently apply best business practices towards compliance, internal control and operational risk controls.
- Monitor trends and developments re areas of concern such as loss ratios, risk trends or other discrepancies.
- Collaborate on special projects and assignments when required.
- Any other tasks as delegated by management.
Education & Experience
- Post-secondary school education and/or equivalent on the job experience
- Attained or working towards completing courses towards the CIP and CRM designation
- A minimum of three years relevant experience in commercial auto, trucking and fleet underwriting is required
- Working knowledge of underwriting techniques, guidelines, rating programs, risk information sources, coverages, underwriting/technical knowledge and computer workflow procedures
- Strong computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to careers@echeloninsurance.ca. Echelon Insurance is committed to providing accommodation throughout the interview and employment process. Should you require any accommodation please let Human Resources know so that we can accommodate your individual accessibility needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.836 total views, 1 today
