Underwriter, Property and Casualty

Markel • Montreal, QC

58d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the VP, National Property & Casualty, this position is responsible for managing an existing profitable portfolio. Profitable growth of the portfolio through underwriting, sales and marketing, and superior service will also be an essential responsibility. Souscripteur en assurance dommages Êtes-vous un souscripteur expérimenté en assurance dommages prêt à franchir une nouvelle étape au sein d'une équipe en pleine expansion à Montréal ? Ce poste peut être pourvu au niveau de souscripteur ou de souscripteur senior, en fonction de votre expérience, de votre expertise technique et de vos compétences avérées, avec une rémunération et des responsabilités adaptées au niveau de recrutement. Rejoignez-nous et jouez un rôle clé dans le développement de notre présence dans le secteur de l'assurance dommages à travers le Canada. Quel rôle allez-vous jouer ? Si vous cherchez un endroit où vous pouvez vraiment faire la différence, vous l'avez trouvé. Chez Markel, notre travail donne aux gens la confiance nécessaire pour aller de l'avant et saisir les opportunités qui se présentent, et vous trouverez votre place au sein de notre communauté mondiale d'optimistes et de personnes qui savent résoudre les problèmes. Nous nous encourageons mutuellement à aller toujours plus loin, car nous sommes convaincus que lorsque nous réalisons notre potentiel, nous pouvons aider les autres à atteindre le leur. Rejoignez-nous et jouez votre rôle dans une aventure exceptionnelle! The opportunity: As an Underwriter in our P&C team based in Montreal, you will work closely with the VP, National Property & Casualty and a dynamic team to help implement underwriting strategies, improve products, and build strong broker relationships across Canada. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our innovative approach on true specialty products and support our global presence in P&C, within an environment that supports and provides exceptional development opportunities that aims to maximise your potential. You will shine in this role if you’re customer-centric, analytical, agile and pursue a growth mindset. Your role will involve underwriting new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and participate in special projects, designed to keep the team at the forefront of our customers that will have a true impact on our business. You will utilise underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand relevant laws and regulation to properly transact business within Canada and other relevant territories. Be knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriately applying coverage and exclusions.

Requirements

• Fully Bilingual
• Minimum 3 years Property and Casualty underwriting experience.
• Knowledgeable background in Property, Primary and Excess Casualty Lines.
• Superior relationship management skills proven through established broker relationships.
• Demonstrated track record of generating new business premium.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable with thinking outside of the box.
• University degree, CIP or FCIP designation is preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills, comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Strong business acumen and capable of representing the organization externally.

Nice To Haves

• Adept Manufacturing and/or Construction background would be an asset.
• University degree, CIP or FCIP designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting and servicing and growing a profitable book of business in accordance with the Markel's underwriting philosophy.
• Partnering with underwriters in our specialty lines to leverage multi-line opportunities.
• Creating and developing broker partnerships to ensure profitable portfolio growth.
• Strengthening and building relationships with Markel's broker partners by attending underwriting meetings, broker events and industry conferences.
• Adhering to all of Markel's underwriting guidelines.
• Drafting comprehensive referrals as required.
• Staying abreast on market intelligence and Industry trends.
• Contributing to projects as required.

Benefits

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus potential & strong benefits package.
• 20 vacation days plus additional floater days per year.
• Fantastic company RRSP, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, travel insurance, vision care and wellness initiatives.
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level