Senior Commercial Underwriter

Comma Recruitment are looking for a talented Commercial Underwriter to join a leading insurer, the successful candidate will be knowledgeable and be able to provide best in class service to a portfolio of Broker partners while adhering to targets and goals.

The position requires strong attention to detail and organization; an ability to prioritize and successfully manage accountabilities within a fast paced and high-volume environment.

Summary of Role & Responsibilities:
• Provide technical underwriting expertise for mid-market property/casualty and automobile lines
• Analyze and evaluate results for your portfolio and use individual or collaborative judgment to ensure that profit and growth goals are met
• While working in a team environment, provide exceptional service to your assigned brokers in accordance to service standards with respect to the renewal portfolio, endorsements, cancellations, certificates etc.
• Mentor junior underwriting staff aiding in their career development
• Assist with training and coaching of other staff as required
• Perform peer quality control audits and validate adherence to corporate guidelines
• Build strong inter-department relationships that encourage our corporate culture
• Communicate results, outstanding issues, industry trends and business opportunities to the Commercial Management team
• Record underwriting information for the purpose of evaluation, assessment, audit and profitability.

Comma Recruitment are looking for:
• In-depth technical knowledge and experience working in both property/casualty and automobile lines
• Exceptional knowledge of underwriting principles, concepts and methodologies in a commercial environment
• Extensive knowledge of commercial rates and pricing to effectively underwrite and attract target business
• Possess strong team building, coaching and leadership skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills that enable independent management of a variety of programs
• Superior customer service and business acumen
• Leadership skills that include instinctive coaching and mentorship
Education and Experience:
• University / College degree
• CIP designation
• CRM, FCIP is an asset
• Minimum 5 years of Commercial underwriting experience

Please forward resume to [email protected]