Underwriter - Regional Underwriting, Fleet

The Opportunity

We’re proud to help our customers, broker partners, employees, and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change. Our success in transforming into a digital leader in our industry is driven by a talented and engaged team with a passion for innovation and high performance. 

What can you expect in this role?

• You’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions
• You’ll negotiate renewals and policy endorsements
• You’ll make underwriting and pricing decisions on individual risks, as well as within the context of a broker's broader portfolio of business
• You’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
• You’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations
• You’ll leverage tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective underwriting decisions
• You’ll manage multiple transactions within information system /programs, leveraging system functionalities to appropriately route and document processing of transactions
• You’ll effectively coordinate with other underwriters to manage broker transactions that span across multiple product areas (e.g., fleet, IRCA, property, casualty) or risk types (small business vs. mid-market)
• You’ll manage adherence to relevant service level agreements, productivity levels, and profitability targets
• You’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
• You’ll accompany brokers on field underwriting of accounts, as required
• You’ll provide technical support to brokers

What do you bring to the role?

• Post-secondary education and/or equivalent on the job experience in a pertinent domain
• 2+ years of experience in Commercial automobile/garage underwriting
• Completion or commitment to complete the CIP/FCIP designation
• Strong customer service orientation, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within and adapt to PC oriented environments, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• A problem solver with strong negotiating skills and proven ability to create and maintain business relationships
• Commitment to high standards of performance and goals
• Ability to analyze situations and manage multiple and changing priorities
• Experience in underwriting property/casualty, professional liability, or agriculture insurance is an asset

Salary Range: $51,300-$94,400