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    HR à la carte Toronto, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Full time Insurance
    Description
    Here's a bit about South Western Insurance Group:
    South Western Insurance Group Ltd (SWG) is the largest wholly and privately owned Managing General Agent / Wholesale Insurance Intermediary (in Canada) offering a broad range of insurance solutions for specialty, niche, program and insurance needs that require innovative solutions.
    Since 1961 we have proudly provided underwriting expertise to independent insurance brokers across Canada with offices located in Toronto, Quebec, & Vancouver. We have earned a reputation for excellence in underwriting, risk management and customer service. We are continuously perfecting the way we do business and are satisfied with nothing less than the absolute highest level of service. Our vision is to be the preferred Canadian Managing General Agent/ Wholesaler based on superior service and underwriting excellence delivered by knowledgeable staff.

    South Western Insurance Group offers:
    • Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits including a group retirement savings plan (RRSP)
    • Flexible work hours and the ability to work-from-home or the local SWG office
    • Continuing education, training, mentorships and stretch assignments
    • Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
    Job Description:
    The Senior Underwriter / Team Lead will be accountable for overseeing the day-to-day activities and performance management of a team of underwriters. This includes providing advice and expertise related South Western Group's Commercial Liability programs.

    Responsibilities:
    • Be responsible for underwriting tasks to achieve targeted goals within the product portfolio
    • Lead team performance through proactive coaching, employee development and performance appraisals
    • Review risk submissions within assigned authority limits – primarily, but not exclusively, through file and call audits. Evaluate, accept, reject or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines
    • Secure additional information and review endorsements where necessary and analyze all pertinent data to determine acceptability of risks according to established underwriting standards
    • Assist in preparing submissions for higher underwriting review
    • Coach brokers for success and improvement to enhance underwriting capabilities, provide market and underwriting insight
    • Maintaining the profitability of your portfolio through superior risk analysis, determining the quality of risk and making necessary recommendations on new business and renewals
    • Negotiating coverage, policy terms and premium rates with clients, referring business exceeding authority level to the appropriate level
    • Contacting external resources as required for additional information pertaining to the risk
    • Participating actively with brokers in terms of promoting products, developing and maintaining positive relationships and business development
    • Ensuring proper file documentation and organization within the SWG InsureVue Operating System
    • Uplifting technical knowledge of yourself and the team through mentoring, coaching, training and meetings with colleagues and direct reports
    • Mentor / train junior underwriter(s) and technical assistant(s)
    What we look for:
    The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual and collaborator who is client focused, proactive in dealing with situations and uses critical judgment to make decisions and offer solutions. The person will also demonstrate the following:
    • Post-Secondary degree or diploma in a related field, such as mathematics, finance, economics, business or equivalent experience
    • 10+ years of experience in underwriting, (Allied Health, Senior Care)
    • CIP Certification or equivalent
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
    • Proven mathematical and analytical skills
    • Considerable experience in a highly service-oriented role
    • Effective problem solver with initiative to be innovative and creative with developing new ideas and concepts
    • Exemplary interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships
    • Excellent time management skills with proven ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and move between projects continuously
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills
    • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
    • Committed to team-based environments
    • Proven ability to handle confidential material with the highest level of discretion
    • Demonstrated ability to flourish in environments of significant change
    • Autonomous (comfortable working with minimal supervision)
    Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the hiring process. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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