Economical Insurance

Underwriter, Regional Underwriting

Edmonton, AB, CA

$92.5k
1 day ago
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Summary

What to expect

  • You’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions
  • You’ll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements
  • You’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
  • You’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations
  • You’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
  • You’ll provide technical support to brokers
  • You’ll build a pipeline for new and renewal business
  • You’ll leverage tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions


What you bring

  • University degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Farm/Commercial Lines underwriting
  • Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports
  • Strong computer literacy skills
  • Strong ability to influence and effectively negotiate with stakeholders
  • You’re professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers
  • You perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure
  • You’re a team player that is adaptable to a changing environment
  • You have strong problem-solving abilities and well developed analytical skills
  • You can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale
  • Your work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion
  • You collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others
  • You maintain excellent existing broker relationships and the proven ability to create and nurture new relationships
  • You possess the ability to successfully maneuver difficult conversations with ease while exercising empathy, patience, professionalism, and the use of positive language.


Salary Range: $50,200 - $92,500

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