Underwriter I - Kitchener, Canada - Wawanesa Insurance

Wawanesa Insurance

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date:
May 7, 2024

Location:
Kitchener, ON (Hybrid), CA Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid), CA

Company:
Wawanesa Insurance

Job ID: 8036

Working Business Language:
English

Salary:

At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees.

In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.

About Us

At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work.

You may work from any of the following locations:
Winnipeg, MB; Kitchener

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview:

Working under general supervision, an Underwriter I - Group is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of low complexity business with low to moderate premium volume according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.

Responsibilities:

Perform risk analysis using group underwriting principles and tools as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating, and authorizing the acceptance of risk
Review group insurance for both broker and Third-Party Administration partners for quotation and underwriting requirements to evaluate the degree of risk involved through assessment of claim history, occupational hazards, financial background, insurable interest and other information pertinent to the decision
Determine eligibility for policy renewals based on company guidelines and retention targets
Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data
Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner
Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with internal and external clients
Maintain a good understanding of rating procedures, wordings, underwriting policies and regulations both within Traditional Group and Third-Party Administrator lines
Assist with field inquiries including coverage details, coverage changes and renewal rating in a prompt and professional manner
Handle work assignments, including projects as assigned efficiently
Work effectively towards the department Key performance indicator (KPI) goals of the team
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education or three years of related work experience
Good understanding of group insurance principles
Willingness to enroll in, or actively pursuing the Group Benefits Associate (GBA) Designation
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving, mathematical and communication skills
Strong decisionmaking skills with the ability to provide justification
Strong customer service skills
Effective writing and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated planning, time management and organizing skills with the ability to prioritize daily tasks and fluctuating work volumes to meet deadlines

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers
, a Kincentric Best Employer
in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer
in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work
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