Insurance Underwriter - Vancouver, Canada - Peace Hills Insurance

Peace Hills Insurance

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Peace Hills Insurance is a growing Canadian insurance company specializing in property and casualty insurance. We have approximately 200 employees with branch offices in Edmonton, Calgary and
Vancouver. We are dedicated to providing the best customer service available. Peace Hills Insurance prides itself on being a flexible, positive and rewarding place to work.

COMMERCIAL LINES UNDERWRITER
We currently have a full-time position available for a Commercial Lines Property Underwriter in our

Primary

Responsibilities:

Strong ability to review and accept New Business risks to maximize the financial results of an assigned book of business
Determine eligibility for policy renewals and maintaining retention levels based on Peace Hills

Underwriting Guidelines

Place facultative reinsurance on risks that exceed capacity
Review and properly act on findings from Loss Control reports
Maintain accurate policy data including required documentation for policy decisions
Coach and mentor less experienced team members
Adhere to Branch Service Levels for all business transactions
Provide underwriting advice and answer inquiries from brokers in an efficient and timely manner
Liaise with personal lines, claims and accounting departments on mutual concerns
Forster positive working relationships with both internal and external parties
Conduct strategic broker visits to communicate underwriting appetite and foster profitable growth
Attend industry functions
Various other duties as required

Required Qualifications

5 years Property and Casualty insurance experience
Post secondary education and CIP/FCIP designation (or working towards) would be an asset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Sound Microsoft product computer skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Customer service driven
Ability to multitask and monitor progress to meet deadlines