Underwriter I (12 Months)

AMA - Alberta Motor Association•Edmonton, AB

23h•Remote

About The Position

This posting is for two temporary full-time positions for 12 months. The Opportunity You’ve always had a knack for evaluating a situation and arriving at the right solution. It’s like you have this uncanny ability for troubleshooting and seeing potential issues that others overlook — which is exactly the type of person we need for this underwriting position. Working closely with other underwriters and agency advisors, you’ll be responsible for adhering to underwriting guidelines, procedures and regulations. You will balance the member’s needs as well as business objectives to ensure profitable growth and underwriting excellence. A Place to Belong AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless! For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done. Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy: Competitive wage Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more Ongoing professional development Vacation earnings paid out with each pay period Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle Who You Are You're insatiably curious and analytical and make smart and sensible choices. You're a resourceful and out-of-the box thinker. You enjoy working on your own but love those times you get to connect with others, including other departments. You're comfortable with change and adapt quickly while producing quality and highly accurate work. You're all about ethics both personally and professionally.

Requirements

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
1-3 years of experience in an insurance-related role is considered an asset.

Nice To Haves

Related post-secondary education and/or industry certifications like a CIP designation.
Experience with AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Adhering to underwriting guidelines, procedures and regulations.
Balancing member needs with business objectives to ensure profitable growth and underwriting excellence.
Making informed risk selection decisions using sound judgment and reasoning.
Verifying policy transactions and making necessary adjustments immediately.
Effectively communicating with Agency and members.
Identifying and obtaining additional information required to conduct a proper risk analysis.
Delivering service that supports the TYLF (Treat You Like Friends & Family) culture, while ensuring underwriting integrity.
Communicating decisions in an empathetic and professional manner.
Working collaboratively with Underwriting teams, Claims, Agency and other internal departments to improve relations and achieve common goals.
Providing prompt, consistent and exceptional service.
Confidently responding to and resolving inquiries.