POSITION

SALARY

INDUSTRY

LOCATION

TYPE

REF #

Commercial Underwriter

OPEN

Insurance

Toronto

Permanent

904003U

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Under technical direction, underwrites and analyzes new and renewal business.

• Administers and monitors underwriting rules and guideline, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.

• Works writing significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination.

• May provide guidance to lower level associates.

• Markets companies' products and services through an agency plant or through the brokerage community.

• Develops/maintains agency and /or broker relationships.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent

• 5 or more years of related experience in Commercial Auto.

• CIP preferred.

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.

• Excellent communication skills.

• In-depth knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.

• Solid knowledge of processing methods and workflow procedures, and basic knowledge of insurance underwriting and regulations for assigned territories.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Ability to effectively assess risk.

• Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing, regulations and guidelines.

• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Must be able to function effectively in team environment.

• PC literate. Excellent Excel Skills.