Personal Lines Underwriter - Markham, Canada - Allstate Canada

Allstate Canada

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Through our Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.

Role Designation:
Home-Based

Please note this an 18 months contract.

Job description:

Accountabilities:

Provide excellent underwriting analysis by assessing the acceptability and factors affecting the potential for loss.

Maintain or exceed all service level agreements.

Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions to underwriting proposals from brokers.

Contribute to continuous improvement of work processes by actively participating in team huddles and problem-solving sessions.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in the insurance industry.

Customer focused, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and expertise in negotiation, influencing and consultation.

Well-organized, able to set priorities and follow-through on commitments.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Completed or working towards completing a CIP designation.

Solid computer and keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

Bonus qualification:

Previous underwriting experience with an insurance company is an asset.

Post-secondary education is preferred.

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.