Underwriter, Regional Underwriting - Montréal, Canada - Definity

Definity

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job

ID :
6459

Category :
Commercial Insurance

Brand :
Definity

Regular/Temporary :
Regular

Fulltime/Parttime :
Full Time

Location :
Montreal, Canada

Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

With strong roots that date back to 1871, Definity has grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry.

We're proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.

Our promise to you:
It's better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.

Definity offers a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with.

Leaders partner with their teams to find the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their teams, colleagues, brokers and customers, while ensuring collaboration, teamwork and accountability for goals.

What can you expect in this role?

Assessing, accepting, and declining moderate to complex new business submissions, within assigned underwriting authority
Reunderwriting and negotiating renewals and policy endorsements
Ordering of inspections, financial reports, or other underwriting information for use in your analysis of critical risk hazards and decision making
Negotiating the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
Developing and maintaining positive broker relations
Participating in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
Providing technical support to brokers
Actively participating in internal production meetings

What do you bring to the role?

University degree, college diploma or actively working toward completion of CIP designation
35 years Commercial or Forestry Insurance underwriting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and coworkers
Performs well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure
Team player, adaptable to a changing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem solving abilities
Strong sales orientation
Bilingual in French and English is an asset

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we've got it:

Hybrid work schedule for most roles
Company share ownership program
Pension and savings programs, with companymatched RRSP contributions
Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
Wellness and recognition programs
Discounts on products and services

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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