Underwriter, Casualty and Hospitality,  Etobicoke

Working closely with internal teams, you will be accountable for assessing, evaluating and making decisions about risks for both new and existing customers.

 Responsibilities & what you’ll be doing:

• Quote new business by assessing the risk, pricing, choosing the appropriate company, preparing final quote and sending it to the broker;
• Work with Hospitality team members with an eye toward writing and retaining profitable business, Net Income/Profitability above Gross Written Premium
• Write new business by following up on quotes, sending binders, obtaining all required original documents and signatures and issuing the policy;
• Issue renewals by re-underwriting with up-dated information obtained from Broker and then pricing, offering and issuing the policy;
• Produce policy changes and endorsement by underwriting, pricing and issuing policies;
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with companies and brokers through telephone conversations and one-to-one meetings;
• Overall administration of assigned accounts from submission to expiration;
• Corresponding directly with brokers and other external contacts;
• Collaborating and corresponding verbally and in writing with internal support teams;
• Performing quality control of rating, coding, and issuance output to ensure accuracy of work (e.g. exposure bases, limits, coverage extensions, modifications, data entry, etc.);
• Assist in developing, training and mentoring junior underwriter(s) and technical assistant(s);

 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual and collaborator who is client focused, proactive in dealing with situations and uses critical judgment to make decisions and offer solutions.  The person will also demonstrate the following:

• 3+ years of experience in Hospitality underwriting and 5+ years of commercial underwriting, Casualty;
• CIP Certification or equivalent
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Proven analytical skills;
• Considerable experience in a highly service-oriented role;
• Effective problem solver with initiative to be innovative and creative with developing new ideas and concepts;
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships;
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and move between projects continuously;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail;
• Committed to team-based environments;
• Proven ability to handle confidential material with the highest level of discretion;
• Demonstrated ability to flourish in environments of significant change;
• Autonomous (comfortable working with minimal supervision);

What we offer:

• Full time salaried role
• Work-life balance with flexible work hours;
• Support of continuing education training and programs;
• Comprehensive Health Benefits;

Please forward resume to [email protected] or [email protected]