Underwriter, Home Warranty - Vancouver, Canada - The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Description
- Who Are We?
- Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.
- Job Category
- Target Openings
- What Is the Opportunity?
- We are one of the leading insurance companies in North America. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.
This position reports to the Manager, Underwriting in the Vancouver office, and will have a focus on underwriting assigned accounts; maintaining client relationships, development of new business and servicing the existing clients.
What Will You Do?- Understand the provisions of the Homeowners Protection Act and Regulations as well as the requirements for home warranty coverage that involve BC Housing
- Licensing and Consumer Services.
- Be familiar with Travelers Canada underwriting guidelines, departmental product lines, internal processes, standard forms, contract documentation and lines of authority and responsibility.
- Be able to prepare for delivery warranty documentation within the bounds of authority. Ensure the accuracy of all documents issued by Travelers.
- Possess a complete knowledge of all Travelers warranty products with the ability to market effectively to new and existing clients.
- Be able to build and maintain client relationships.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understands and represents Travelers Canada's interests within the business environment.
- Speaks/writes clearly, listens well and shares information.
- Develops and maintains relationships with builders without compromising underwriting principles.
- Weighs alternatives and shows solid business judgment.
- Accepts accountability.
- Meets commitments.
- Focuses on results, realizing that our focus is to make an underwriting profit.
- Pursues only those opportunities that fit the focus of Travelers Canada.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
- University degree (preferably in a business discipline) or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years underwriting, lending or credit analysis experience
- Residential construction or real estate experience would be an asset
- Strong Sales or Relationship Management experience
- Tech savvy
What is a Must Have?
- One year of financerelated experience or relevant insurance or underwriting experience required.
- Valid driver's license or alternative means of transportation required.
- Travel 1025% of time required.
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members including spouses, partners, and children are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan ("DPSP"). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollarfordollar up to 5% of base pay.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off ("PTO") annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you're eligible for free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
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