Underwriter, Regional Commercial (Farm)

Definity Insurance Company • Waterloo, ON

21h • CA$51,300 - CA$94,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Commercial Farm Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of farm property risks, either in a new business or renewal underwriting capacity. While previous farm underwriting experience is an asset, it is not required. If you have a solid understanding of commercial risks, we offer a comprehensive training program that will equip you with the technical knowledge and expertise needed to underwrite agricultural risks effectively.

Requirements

• University degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Farm/Commercial Lines underwriting.
• Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports.
• Perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure.
• Team player that is adaptable to a changing environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale.
• Work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion.
• Collaborate well with others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others.

Nice To Haves

• Previous farm underwriting experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting and servicing a national Farm and commercial portfolio.
• Assessing, accepting, and declining new business submissions.
• Re-underwriting and negotiating renewals, and policy endorsements.
• Negotiating the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person.
• Developing and maintaining positive broker relations.
• Participating in production calls on brokerage offices, as required.
• Providing technical support to brokers.
• Building a pipeline for new and renewal business.
• Leveraging tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents.
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree