POSITION

SALARY

INDUSTRY

LOCATION

TYPE

REF #

Assistant Underwriting Manager

Open

Insurance

Toronto

Permanent

106051U

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• 5-7 years primary casualty underwriting experience, handling both large and small complex commercial risks

• Foreign Multinational experience an asset with Foreign Voluntary Workers Compensation, Auto, Liability and General Liability Risks

• Underwriting exposure to Construction and Oil and Gas business a definite asset

• College/University degree

• CIP/FCIP designation an asset

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational, time management, presentation and negotiation skills

• Marketing abilities

• Ability to manage work load effectively, especially during times of high activity and tight time lines

• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines, as well as in a team oriented approach to accomplish goals

• Confident knowledge of systems and PC applications (Windows, Outlook, MSWord and Excel and database administration)

REQUIREMENTS

• Management of premium forecast & budgets

• Production and underwriting of profitable new and renewal business across Canada

• Ensure all accounts are underwritten and structured with full regard to risk and profitability

• Ensure files are well documented and comply with company and department standards

• Relationship management with Home Office and Region personnel

• Make independent sales calls to market and cross-market products

• Identify cross-selling opportunities; Refers declined business to other Underwrting divisions, as appropriate

• Strong visibility in the marketplace, develop new and hone existing contacts in the broker and risk management fields

• Grow target business and increase profitability

• Risk assessment and development of underwriting solutions

• Occasional travel to support broker and client/risk manager relationships