Commercial Underwriter - Guelph, Canada - Ontario Mutuals

Ontario Mutuals

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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GUELPH OFFICE
535 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON N1C 0A1

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SHEFFIELD OFFICE
1310 Old Hwy 8, Sheffield, ON L0R 1X0

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_Intermediate/Senior Underwriter, _

_Commercial Lines _
Who we are
Halwell Dumfries Mutual is a policyholder owned, financially secure, community-based Property &
Casualty insurer; one of a group of Mutual companies forming a strong partnership across the province.
We have been insuring the property assets of rural and urban policyholders in Guelph and surrounding
area through a dedicated network of independent brokers for more than 160 years, with a Gross Written
Premium base of over $60 million.

What we offer

Freedom and autonomy to work on new and interesting things
The opportunity to make an impact on a wellestablished and fast

- growing organization

A flexible, fun and supportive culture that's a certified Great Place to

Work _and_ was named a Best Workplace for Mental Wellness and

Financial Services & Insurance 202- Meaningful work in an organization that maintains a strong link to

community***- Competitive compensation package for all permanent staff, including

salary, benefits & pension, Annual Incentive Plan, learning &
development opportunities, and generous paid time off

The position LEVEL
The Intermediate/Senior Underwriter (Commercial Lines), under the direction of the Commercial Team

Lead, will primarily be responsible to underwrite and review commercial policies/submissions to

determine risk acceptability, provide quotes for premiums, coverages, and other conditions associated

company underwriting guidelines The Commercial Underwriter analyzes reports and gathers information

from technical specialists, loss prevention, business development, and other sources to assist in their

decision-making process and ensure a high-quality commercial book of business. They must work to

address concerns in a professional manner as they arise to ensure a mutually beneficial working

relationship is maintained with all stakeholders and partners.

What you have

Excellent knowledge of commercial underwriting, both on

- and off-package, normally

acquired through at least 2-5 years' work experience in commercial lines of business

(knowledge of personal lines and/or farm would be an asset)

Ability to exercise good judgement, evaluate options, effectively solve problems and make

decisions independently as appropriate

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GUELPH OFFICE
535 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON N1C 0A1

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SHEFFIELD OFFICE
1310 Old Hwy 8, Sheffield, ON L0R 1X0

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Clear communication and interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate effectively with

broker partners and colleagues

Good organization and strong sense of accountability to complete tasks autonomously in a

timely manner

High degree of integrity, professionalism and trustworthiness to underwrite large, complex

accounts

Demonstrated ability to negotiate firmly but fairly
Experience with Office365 (especially Outlook, SharePoint & Teams apps) or willingness to

learn

A postsecondary degree or diploma and working towards a relevant professional

designation such as CIP, CRM (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Mutual insurance experience would be considered a strong asset

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated underwriter with a "figure it out" attitude eager to

make an immediate impact by providing high quality underwriting on a permanent, full-time basis. As a

hybrid workplace you will split your time between your home and our office in either Guelph or Sheffield.

If you thrive in a supportive hybrid team environment and are seeking meaningful employment with an

How to apply

background screening, including professional references and criminal background check.
We thank all

applicants for their interest, however; only those selected for screening will be contacted.

Accessibility Statement

Halwell Dumfries Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrierfree recruitment _

- and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario_ Human Rights Code_ and the _Accessibility for Ontarians with

Disabilities Act_ (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require _
- accommodation for testing, interview, or employment purposes._