Underwriting Technical Specialist - North York, Canada - Wawanesa Insurance

Wawanesa Insurance

Verified Company

North York, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date:
Mar 11, 2024

Location:
North York-Toronto, ON (Hybrid, CA

Company:
Wawanesa Insurance

Job ID: 7772

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 Toronto Ontario location.

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 mínimal supervision, the Underwriting Technical Specialist - Personal Lines, assists with both strategic and business as usual initiatives to achieve profitability, competitiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Perform research and analysis of the industry and company data to contribute towards assigned initiatives.
Participate in various national initiatives for consistency and alignment.
Work in collaboration with Underwriting Excellence to ensure adherence to policies, procedures and underwriting guidelines including participation in work reviews.
Champion the development and implementation of business change.
Maintain existing documentation so that it reflects up to date and proper information.
Provide technical underwriting assistance and training to regional underwriting teams to ensure consistency in the implementation of change.
Review, investigate and provide communication for Ombudsman inquiries and complaints
Mentor and develop team members and facilitate sessions for the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
Lead and/or participate in periodic work reviews for quality assurance purposes.
Participate in Large Loss Reviews, providing feedback and recommendations on underwriting decisions
Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including other regional offices and networking at industry events.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Seven years Property and Casualty industry experience.
Postsecondary education or related business experience.
Completed a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
Excellent analytical, and problem solving with the ability to select and implement best solutions.
Excellent decisionmaking skills with the ability to provide justification.
Excellent customer service skills.
Expert communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
Strong leadership skills to positively influence team members and provide direction.
Strong ability to multitask and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
Ability and willingness to travel.

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