Senior Personal Lines Underwriting Specialist – Toronto $65k – $70k

Comma Recruitment are looking for a Senior Personal Lines Underwriting Specialist

Over 5 years progressive experience with at least 2+ in a Senior Personal Lines Underwriting role, must have a great knowledge of Underwriting products and guidelines in Personal Lines, experience in Commercial an asset though not essential.

You will be responsible for the planning and supervision of  Corporate Underwriting projects, implementing corporate strategy and business plans.

Responsible for the research and gathering of technical underwriting information internally and externally

Develop new products and enhancing existing ones, prepare, submit & respond to government filings and mandates

Maintaining relations with government regulatory bodies, industry groups and underwriting vendors and communicating relevant information to internal stakeholders

Monitor underwriting operational processes/procedures in order to identify trends that require corporate underwriting action.

Act as the primary resource for gathering technical underwriting information and feedback from cross functional areas.

Provide technical counsel and coverage intent and wording interpretation to Underwriting and Claims operations.

Act as a technical source in identifying opportunities and challenges as well as any relevant changes in the marketplace/competitive environment.

Ongoing review and revision of underwriting rules and guidelines for various lines of business to ensure competitiveness, profitability and ideal risk selection.

Develop technical underwriting training material, programs and deliver training to underwriting personnel as required to effectively implement changes

Acquire and maintain current knowledge of industry trends, developments, regulatory changes to ensure that company, broker and customer needs are met

Responsible for liaising and communicating with cross-functional areas in order to ensure that Underwriting projects and activities are completed effectively

Compile, organize and analyze various reports for the department and management.

Drill down in analysis to understand problem. Recommend changes to improve performance, and assists with communications and implementation.

Special projects and other duties as assigned, Travel outside the office to industry functions, as required.

Maintains contact with cross functional staff and management as well as, external contact with printing firms, industry contacts, and other external vendors

Required

Minimum 5+  years underwriting experience with knowledge of General Insurance and associated terminology is a must.

Experience in an Underwriting Specialist or Management capacity is preferred

Working towards or completion of CIP

Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret insurance contracts and changes in interpretation as a result of case or statutory law

Strong knowledge of technical underwriting methodologies, rating programs, sources for risk information, and system workflows

Strategic mindset coupled with exceptional analytical and communication skills (oral and written) will allow you to influence and engage others

Previous experience in the development of training materials and facilitation of technical (underwriting) training to staff

Able to work well independently, with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

A self starter, detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Tact, diplomacy, an ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional presentation and demeanor.

Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities within prescribed timelines.

Able to organize, interpret, and apply data/information from a variety of sources.

Ability to identify and understand customer needs, ensuring a high quality of service is provided.

Proven research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to foster and build effective working relationships with business areas inside and outside the work unit.

Goal and results oriented.

Working knowledge of Policy Management systems, Windows 2008, Microsoft Office 2007

 

Please forward resume to [email protected]