Field Underwriter - Commercial, Midmarket - Alberta

Wawanesa Insurance•Edmonton, AB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Field Underwriter, Midmarket plays a hybrid role that combines strong underwriting expertise with business development accountability. This position is responsible for identifying and generating new business opportunities by building and maintaining strong, in-person trusted broker relationships, while applying sound underwriting judgment to assess risk, support profitable growth, and deliver a high-quality broker experience. This role offers a flexible work model, with a combination of working from home, office, broker in-office collaboration, and regular travel within the assigned territory to meet with brokers. It is well suited for an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriter who enjoys combining technical decision-making with relationship building and market engagement. The successful candidate will be motivated to move beyond a purely desk-based environment and leverage their technical knowledge proactively in a more face-to-face external relationship-focused capacity. The Field Underwriter actively identifies and pursues opportunities, engages brokers face-to-face, and contributes to the growth of the portfolio through both new business development and disciplined underwriting practices.

Requirements

Five years Property and Casualty industry experience. Midmarket experience is a requirement.
Post-secondary education or related business experience.
Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
Excellent decision making skills with the ability to provide justification.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions.
Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.
Ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Willingness to travel and visit brokers within territory regularly.
A valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract.

Responsibilities

Represent the company, build strong relationships, and manage the book of business to attain profit and revenue objectives.
Act as the key contact for specified brokers.
Achieve sales goals through generating new business opportunities.
Build an account inventory of new business well in advance of the expiration date to achieve profit and revenue objectives.
Discuss new accounts in the pipeline on a consistent basis, review the opportunity and best approach for the accounts, and establish an underwriting relationship with brokers.
Underwrite and manage a commercial lines book of business for assigned territory.
Underwrite and collaborate on new and renewal commercial lines accounts, pre-qualify members, and work with the production team to analyze new business opportunities.
Maintain accurate records of accounts and share a post-mortem on accounts that are not acquired to improve sales acumen and competitive intelligence.
Establish and maintain effective communication regarding underwriting procedures and practices, growth, and profit goals.
Review loss control inspections, participate in underwriting procedures and practices projects, and submit recommendations to improve department results, including coverage, pricing, or competitive issues.
Participate in insurance and broker events.
Travel using an assigned fleet vehicle to cover assigned territory. This may involve traveling on short notice or other daily driving duties, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.